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Dr. Teodora Shuman is a mechanical engineer whose work bridges the precision of micro-scale physics with the transformative potential of engineering education. Her primary research spans micro-scale molecular gas dynamics, microfluidics, and heat transfer, with critical applications in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), medical devices, and autonomous vehicles. Notably, she holds a patent for the continuous trace gas separator, a device with significant implications for environmental monitoring and biomedical diagnostics. Beyond her technical innovations, Dr. Shuman is a leader in engineering pedagogy. Her most cited work, “Engineering with Engineers: Fostering Engineering Identity” (2024, 9 citations), along with related studies (totaling over 20 citations), explores how industry immersion and a supportive culture can revolutionize engineering identity formation. She has developed sustainable mechanisms for navigating departmental change, aiming to reshape how mechanical engineering departments prepare students for real-world challenges. By combining cutting-edge micro-device engineering with a deep commitment to educational reform, Dr. Shuman exemplifies the modern engineer-educator, driving both technological and cultural advancement in her field.