Dr. Musharraf Zaman is an endowed professor in Civil Engineering and Environmental Science at the University of Oklahoma (OU) in Norman. He served as the associate dean for research and graduate education, OU College of Engineering since from July 2005 to December 2013. He has been a professor of Petroleum and Geological Engineering since 2010. He is a prolific teacher and a highly accomplished researcher. He is also an active member of the Norman Muslim Community and sponsor of the OU Muslim Student Association।