Mogens Melander, Associate Professor of Mathematics in Dedman College, earned his Master's degree in Engineering and his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics at Technical University of Denmark.  After spending five years at the University of Pittsburgh, he joined the SMU faculty in 1988.  His research focuses on theoretical fluid mechanics, specifically vortex dynamics and isotropic turbulence. Professor Melander has published more than 40 peer-reviewed research journal papers.  He has served on many M.S. and Ph.D. committees and the Dedman College Graduate Council. He was honored with the Betty McKnight Speairs Endowed Teaching Excellence Award in Mathematics.  He retires as Professor Emeritus of Mathematics.