At Santa Clara University, faculty scholarship is recognized by appointment to a professorship, known as "chair."
These important honors are provided by generous donors who know that the creation of knowledge is a significant part of a University's mission, and desire to see it sustained over generations. The following faculty members hold endowed chairs/professorships in the School of Engineering:

Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering
Sukhmander Singh Professor

Computer Science and Engineering
Regis & Dianne McKenna Professor

Mechanical Engineering
William and Janice Terry Professor

Electrical Engineering
Thomas J. Bannan Professor

Computer Engineering
Wilmot J. Nicholson Family Professor

Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering
Robert W. Peters Professor

Mechanical Engineering
John M. Sobrato Professor

Bioengineering
Phil and Bobbie Sanfilippo Professor