Teodora Rutar Shuman, PhD

Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Shuman received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Belgrade University, Yugoslavia, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Ph.D. from the University of Washington, Seattle. Her doctoral dissertation focused on NOx and CO Formation for Lean-Premixed Methane-Air Combustion in a Jet-Stirred Reactor Operated at Elevated Pressure.

Dr. Shuman and the ME faculty and staff have created a culture of engineering with engineers that fosters the inclusion of all students, faculty, and staff under the funding of the prestigious $1.86 million NSF RED grant. Seattle U mechanical engineering students, staff, and faculty are immersed in doing engineering with engineers in a collaborative and inclusive environment. 

Teaching and Research Interests

Dr. Shuman currently works on rapid and low-energy input dewatering of microalgae and on innovative teaching that enhances student learning. Her research is published in leading peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, and her papers won best paper awards at ASEE Annual Conferences.  She serves her professional and larger community with paper reviews, committee and board memberships.