{"id":2123,"date":"2020-09-17T13:55:15","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T17:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/engineering-computer-science\/?p=2123"},"modified":"2020-09-18T15:53:21","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T19:53:21","slug":"getting-to-know-you-dr-dhamshala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/engineering-computer-science\/2020\/09\/17\/getting-to-know-you-dr-dhamshala\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting To Know You &#8211; Dr. Dhamshala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This month&#8217;s Getting to Know You series features mechanical engineering professor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/college-engineering-computer-science\/profiles\/mechanical-engineering\/faculty\/szx113.php\">Dr. Prakash Dhamshala<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/engineering-computer-science\/files\/2020\/09\/dhamshala.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/engineering-computer-science\/files\/2020\/09\/dhamshala.jpg 240w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/engineering-computer-science\/files\/2020\/09\/dhamshala-160x200.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/> Dr. Dhamshala started with CECS in August 1981. He and his wife (a pediatrician) live in Chattanooga.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Dhamshala enjoys watching old comedy TV shows, funny old Indian movies, and football games (American). He also enjoys playing tennis, ping pong, reading and travelling.<\/p>\n<p>One thing about him that surprises people? \u201cMy concern for the future of the world due to climate change.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Dhamshala speaks 4 languages: English, Telugu, Hindi and Urdu. When asked if he could share a meal with any 4 individuals, living or dead, he replied: \u201cMy parents and two of my old class-mates of the college.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Does he collect anything? \u201cOnly the good memories of the people I meet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The favorite thing about his career is the ability to shape the lives of the students to begin their careers as mechanical engineers. Dr. Dhamshala\u2019s proudest accomplishment is obtaining a special award for scoring highest grade in State P.E Exam and seeing his former students reaching their highest peaks (Nationally and Internationally) in their careers.<\/p>\n<p>The coolest or most interesting thing he\u2019s working on right now is reducing carbon emissions through engineering efficiency technologies for building or city energy needs. The best piece of professional advice he\u2019s ever given or received: \u201cTo do more research in the chosen field and to be current.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Finally, when asked what he is most grateful for today, he replied \u201cI am grateful that I am healthy and I can still teach well, and for the people of Tennessee for supporting me to be a Professor at UTC\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re grateful, Dr. Dhamshala, for your continued commitment to the students, research, and dedication to CECS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month&#8217;s Getting to Know You series features mechanical engineering professor Dr. Prakash Dhamshala. Dr. Dhamshala started with CECS in August 1981. He and his wife (a pediatrician) live in Chattanooga. Dr. Dhamshala enjoys watching old comedy TV shows, funny old Indian movies, and football games (American). 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