Reza Zoughi, PhD

About

Reza Zoughi, PhD, ASNT Fellow, served as Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE) at Iowa State University (ISU) (September 2019 to December 2025) and held the Kirby Gray (Battelle) Chair in Engineering from September 2019 to August 2025. He was the Director of the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (CNDE) at ISU from September 2019 to December 2025, the Schlumberger Endowed Professor of ECE at Missouri University of Science and Technology (2001–2019), and a member of the ECE Department at Colorado State University (1987–2000).

He received the 2009 ASNT Research Award for Sustained Excellence, the 2023 Lester/Mehl Honor Lecture Award, the 2025 Robert C. McMaster Gold Medal Award, and several IEEE Awards. He currently serves as the Chair of the ASNT Council of Fellows.

He is the co-author of 206 journal papers, 396+ conference proceedings and presentations, and 129 technical reports. He is the author of a book, the co-author of a book chapter, and the author of several monographs. He has 21 US patents (and several abroad) and is a Life Fellow of IEEE.

Personal Statement

Since joining ASNT in 1989, I have dedicated my career to microwave and millimeter-wave nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT/E) through sustained research activities, educating numerous students (at all levels), prolifically publishing research outcomes, and generating 21 US patents, with several abroad. As an active member of ASNT, I have learned about its unique culture and mission, which are focused on benefiting its members and the broader society. As the Director of the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (CNDE) at Iowa State University (2019–2025), I have amassed a holistic understanding of our local, national, and global NDT/E needs, concerns, and challenges. I have gained significant hands-on experience in navigating complex organizational processes while working effectively with a broad spectrum of people. These collective experiences are critical in a time when ASNT is envisioning increasing involvement in scientific research. It is with these in mind that I intend to contribute effectively to the ASNT Board of Directors’ vision and objectives.