Yifeng Zhu, Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering – Anthony Paine – Giovanna Guidoboni, Dean Maine College of Engineering and Computing – Mohamad Musavi, Associate Dean Maine College of Engineering and Computing
Edward T. Bryand Distinguished Engineering Award Anthony “Tony” Paine, Co-Founder and CEO of HighByte Inc., as the 2025 recipient of the prestigiousEdward T. Bryand Distinguished Engineering Award. Renowned for his visionary leadership in industrial software, Paine has played a pivotal role in transforming modern manufacturing through innovative data integration solutions that power Industry 4.0.
With a career defined by technical excellence and a deep commitment to solving real-world challenges, Paine has positioned HighByte as a leader in the industrial intelligence space. His customer-first mindset, combined with a forward-thinking approach to software design, continues to influence the evolution of smart manufacturing globally.
Established in 1979, the Edward T. Bryand Distinguished Engineering Awardis the highest honor granted by the MCEC. It recognizes individuals outside the University whose achievements in engineering, research, and public service bring distinction to the profession. Paine’s exceptional contributions embody the spirit of the award, making him a fitting and celebrated recipient.
Giovanna Guidoboni, Dean Maine College of Engineering and Computing – Jean MacRae, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering – Bill Davids, Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ashley S. Campbell Award The 2025 Ashley S. Campbell Award was awarded to Jean MacRae, a respected environmental microbiologist and long-standing faculty member in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. With a career marked by outstanding teaching, impactful research, and meaningful service, Dr. MacRae has profoundly shaped the education and experience of engineering students at UMaine.
The Maine College of Engineering & Computing honored outstanding alumni, faculty, staff, and students at the 45th Annual Edward T. Bryand Awards Ceremony, held April 14, 2025, at Buchanan Alumni House. The event gathered faculty, staff, industry professionals, friends, and family to celebrate the individuals whose work and dedication advance the College’s mission.
A national leader in biological remediation, Dr. MacRae has advanced the field through her innovative research and dedication to sustainability. Equally transformative has been her leadership of UMaine’s Engineers Without Borders chapter, where she has guided students in applying their engineering skills to improve infrastructure and quality of life in communities around the world.
Established in 1979, the Ashley S. Campbell Award is the College’s highest faculty honor, recognizing individuals whose teaching excellence, scholarly achievements, and service have brought distinction to engineering education. Dr. MacRae exemplifies the purpose of this award through her unwavering commitment to student success and her contributions to global engineering challenges.
Giovanna Guidoboni, Dean Maine College of Engineering and Computing – Kyle Guerrette, Building Manager – Masoud Rais-Rohani, Chair of Mechanical Engineering
Leila C. Lowell Award for Exemplary Staff Support
Kyle Guerrette, Building Manager of the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Leila C. Lowell Award. Guerrette’s unwavering commitment to student success, safety, and hands-on learning has made him an essential figure in the day-to-day excellence of the College.
Established in 1983, the Leila C. Lowell Award honors staff members whose work has brought distinction to the field of engineering through outstanding support, service, and achievement. Kyle Guerrette exemplifies the spirit of this award and continues to be a cornerstone of the College’s thriving academic community.
Giovanna Guidoboni, Dean Maine College of Engineering and Computing – Evan K. Wujcik, Assistant Professor in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering – Peter Van Walsum, Chair of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Early Career Research Award
Evan K. Wujcik, Assistant Professor in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and researcher at the Advanced Structures & Composites Center, received the Early Career Research Award. Dr. Wujcik’s work on nanosensors, green composites, and wearable technologies reflects a deep commitment to sustainable innovation across environmental and health applications.
Giovanna Guidoboni, Dean Maine College of Engineering and Computing – Reed Miller, Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering
Early Career Teaching Award
Reed Miller, Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering, received the Early Career Teaching Award for his student-centered teaching in life cycle assessment and engineering decision-making, and his impactful research applying Industrial Ecology to sustainability challenges.
Danilo Botero Lopez and family
Danilo Botero Lopez received the Graduate Teaching Assistant Award for his instructional excellence in Civil and Environmental Engineering, where he also contributes cutting-edge research in geotechnical and earthquake engineering.
Andre Khalil, Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering – Jeremy Juybari – Yifeng Zhu, Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jeremy Juybari, Ph.D. candidate in Computer Engineering, earned the Graduate Research Assistant Award for his groundbreaking work at the intersection of machine learning and medical imaging in the CompuMAINE Lab.
About the Bryand Awards
Established in 1979 by then-Dean Jim Clapp, the Edward T. Bryand Awards Ceremony recognizes individuals who exemplify excellence in teaching, research, engineering, and service. The first ceremony was held in 1980, with the Ashley S. Campbell and Edward T. Bryand Distinguished Engineering Awards as its founding honors. Over time, additional awards—including the Leila C. Lowell Award for staff and graduate student awards—were added, continuing a proud tradition of celebrating the remarkable people who shape UMaine Engineering.
