Professor emeritus donates newly published work to BCoE
November 16, 2015
STARKVILLE, Miss. – A former Bagley chemical engineering professor has donated his recently published book to the college.
Rudy Rogers recently published “Offshore Gas Hydrates,” an in-depth look at the energy source possibilities of gas hydrates, which could potentially prove more abundant than all other fossil fuels.
A copy of Rogers’ book can be found on display on the first floor of McCain Hall next to the Office of Undergraduate Affairs, accompanied by multiple other books published by BCoE faculty.
Rogers earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Arizona, followed by a University of Alabama doctorate degree in the same field. He then taught both chemical and petroleum engineering courses at MSU for 33 years. Upon retirement from MSU in 2010, Rogers was named professor emeritus of chemical engineering.
His background in gas hydrate research has been fueled by four scientific cruises to a gas hydrate observatory in the Gulf of Mexico and three U.S. patents, in addition to more than 30 hydrate presentations and 15 published journal articles.
Although “Offshore Gas Hydrates” is available in both hard and electronic copies, the e-book is accompanied by bonus materials, which Rogers explains gives additional benefits to readers.
“With the e-book, students can view short films and clips of live hydrate gas reactions and research along the sea floor,” Rogers said. “These short films help readers put into perspective just what is involved in the research process.”
Rogers also expressed his excitement to be published by Elsevier, a world-leading provider of information solutions.
“Elsevier is the best of the international publishers, and I hope that since this topic is of international interest that Elsevier will help achieve a wide distribution of the book,” Rogers said.
For more information about the Bagley College of Engineering, visit bagley.msstate.edu.
By: Logan Treadaway