GV Faculty Focus
GV Faculty Focus, the podcast where we introduce you to the faculty, who are the heart of Grand Valley State University to learn more about their work that’s making a difference for both our students and our community. Whether it’s through community engagement, transformative classroom experiences or groundbreaking research, we’ll highlight the people who make GVSU such an extraordinary place.
GV Faculty Focus
Sanjivan Manoharan, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Engineering
Sanjivan Manoharan, Ph.D is an Associate Professor in GVSU’s Padnos College of Engineering. Known for his ambition and dedication, Sanjivan was honored with the 2024 Pew Award for Teaching Excellence. As the faculty advisor for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, he leads student teams tackling real-world space challenges in NASA competitions. With degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati, he’s been shaping the future of engineering at GVSU since 2016.