{"id":75212,"date":"2026-03-18T08:13:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T12:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/?p=75212"},"modified":"2026-07-16T08:42:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:42:23","slug":"utcs-ignatius-fomunung-selected-for-fulbright-specialist-roster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/utcs-ignatius-fomunung-selected-for-fulbright-specialist-roster\/","title":{"rendered":"UTC\u2019s Ignatius Fomunung selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_75214\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"603\" data-attachment-id=\"75214\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/utcs-ignatius-fomunung-selected-for-fulbright-specialist-roster\/ignatius-fomunung-23-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Ignatius-Fomunung.jpg?fit=1200%2C822&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,822\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"Ignatius Fomunung-23\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ignatius W. Fomunung sits Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 in his office in the Engineering and Computer Science building.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Ignatius-Fomunung.jpg?fit=880%2C602&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-75214 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Ignatius-Fomunung.jpg?resize=880%2C603&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dr. Ignatius Fomunung stands in his office in front of shelves of books and research materials\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Ignatius-Fomunung.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Ignatius-Fomunung.jpg?resize=1024%2C701&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Ignatius-Fomunung.jpg?resize=768%2C526&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Ignatius-Fomunung.jpg?resize=800%2C548&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Ignatius-Fomunung.jpg?resize=580%2C397&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Ignatius-Fomunung.jpg?resize=610%2C418&amp;ssl=1 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Ignatius Fomunung, UC Foundation professor of civil engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, has been selected for the Fulbright Specialist Roster. Photo by Angela Foster.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>University of Tennessee at Chattanooga UC Foundation Professor of Civil Engineering Ignatius Fomunung has been selected for the Fulbright Specialist Roster, a program of the U.S. Department of State that connects U.S. academics and professionals with short-term collaborative projects at institutions around the world.<\/p>\n<p>The Fulbright Specialist Program is part of the broader Fulbright exchange initiative, one of the U.S. government\u2019s flagship international educational exchange programs designed to increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and other countries. Placement on the Fulbright Specialist Roster recognizes individuals with significant professional experience and expertise who may be matched with projects designed by institutions in more than 150 countries.<\/p>\n<p>Specialists typically work with host organizations on activities such as curriculum development, faculty training, research collaboration and program development.<\/p>\n<p>Fomunung\u2019s tenure on the roster runs through February 2029.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Fulbright Specialist Program looks at the totality of the skill sets that you bring to the table and that you can use in different parts of the world,\u201d Fomunung said. \u201cThey look at the totality of your experience\u2014educational experience, work experience, life experience\u2014and the expertise that you can leverage to help communities across the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fomunung serves as director of UTC\u2019s Center for Energy, Transportation and the Environment, housed in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on transportation systems, infrastructure planning and environmental sustainability\u2014with an emphasis on integrating economic, environmental and social considerations into engineering decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>Through the Fulbright program, Fomunung indicated interest in potential projects in Asia, South America and parts of Africa. If matched with a project, he would work directly with a host institution or agency on a short-term assignment that could include helping universities develop academic programs, advising on civil engineering curriculum development, or serving as a consultant on civil infrastructure development projects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt runs the gamut,\u201d he said. \u201cThere could be development projects or educational projects. For example, universities might be creating a new civil engineering program or they may want help preparing for accreditation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fomunung said the opportunity also offers a way to expand UTC\u2019s global reach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe main impact is the visibility that it brings to the University,\u201d he said. \u201cIt shows that UTC has faculty who are engaged and recognized internationally who are helping solve problems around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi, dean of the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science, said the recognition reflects both Fomunung\u2019s professional accomplishments and the broader work taking place within the college.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDr. Fomunung\u2019s selection to the Fulbright Specialist Roster speaks to the breadth of experience and perspective he brings to his work,\u201d Yelamarthi said. \u201cHis expertise in civil engineering and infrastructure systems positions him to make meaningful contributions to institutions and communities around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The last UTC faculty member to land on the Fulbright roster was Dr. Michelle Deardorff, the Adolph S. Ochs Professor of Government in UTC\u2019s Department of Political Science and Public Service, who was a Fulbright Senior Specialist in Albania emphasizing civic engagement. She currently serves the program as an application reviewer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSpeaking as a peer reviewer for the Fulbright Senior Specialist selection process, the program seeks nationally respected experts who have demonstrable cross-cultural skills,\u201d Deardorff said. \u201cThis Fulbright program provides necessary expertise to professionals in other countries who then collaborate with the specialist to adapt the relevant skills to their own context. Fulbright hopes these programs lead to ongoing international collaborations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fomunung, a member of the UTC faculty since 2005, brings an international background that aligns closely with the mission of the Fulbright Specialist Program. 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