2026 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

1. Dr. nelson m anaya Wilkes University [biography]

   Dr. Nelson M. Anaya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Wilkes University. He earned his bachelor's degree from Universidad Industrial de Santander (Colombia), his master's degree from the University of Puerto Rico, and his Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island.
   His research interests include nanotechnology, water quality, pollutant fate and transport, computational fluid dynamics, corrosion of structures, and engineering education. Dr. Anaya is also passionate about student mentoring and STEM outreach, with a particular interest in experiential learning, undergraduate research, workforce development, and increasing participation in engineering among underrepresented communities.

2. Dr. Carole Emilie Baddour http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2986-6997 Wilkes University [biography]

   Aside from time in the southwest of France where she completed her Master’s research at Groupement de Recherche de Lacq Arkema’s research center, Dr. Baddour lived in Canada where she completed her studies and started her career teaching at a private college in Montreal, Quebec. After moving to the U.S. Dr. Baddour joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering as an Assistant Professor in the Fall of 2017. Since then, she has been teaching courses such as Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, Introduction to Nanomaterials, Statics, Strength of Materials and Scientific Programming. She also established her research laboratory for nanomaterial-related research.

   Dr. Baddour is the ABET coordinator for Mechanical Engineering. She is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE) as a non-PE member. Her personal goal is to become a PE. She is a full member of the Sigma Xi Honor Society.

   Dr. Baddour took the Obligation of Canadian Engineers (Iron Ring) in 2004 (Camp 11). She is fluent in French and English.

3. Dr. Marleen A. Troy P.E. Wilkes University [biography]

   Marleen A. Troy, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE
   Marleen Troy is an environmental engineer with specialized experience in environmental management and biological treatment for remediation. She is currently a professor of environmental engineering and director of the Sustainability Management Certificate Program at Wilkes University. She is also a Pennsylvania-registered engineer and board certified in environmental sustainability by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. Marleen received her Ph.D. in civil engineering from Drexel University and an MSCE in civil engineering – in addition to a BS in biological science from Drexel University and a MS in microbiology from the University of Rhode Island.

4. Edward T. Bednarz http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6341-0574 Wilkes University [biography]

   Dr. Edward T. Bednarz III is a professor of mechanical engineering at Wilkes University, where he has been teaching since 2013, following a 12-year engineering career with the U.S. Army. His professional background includes work in mechanical systems design, portable army bridge testing, and safety innovations. These experiences shape his practical and deeply human approach to engineering education. At Wilkes, he coordinates senior capstone projects for the mechanical and electrical engineering department, mentors student researchers, and has developed courses in mechanical engineering and ethics. He has experience in intellectual property and holds five U.S. patents. A passionate advocate for integrity and professionalism in engineering, Dr. Bednarz brings real-world insight into ethical decision-making in the classroom and beyond.

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