Teaching Awards


 Recipient of the 1998 University Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching (Highest university-wide Teaching Award).
This gold medal is established to recognize excellence in teaching and only one recipient/year is honored for his/her contributions.
The award also requires university Senate approval, HKUST.
 
Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award, School of Engineering, HKUST, Spring 1999
Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award, School of Engineering, HKUST, Fall 1997
Special Mention by HKUST Senate in October 1997 in recognition of dedication to teaching. The mention states that

"... Dr. K. Ben Letaief is one of three "finalists" for the 1997 Michael G. Gale Award and
that it was very difficult for the selection committee to choose among the finalists even after
making class visits to the three finalists.The three finalists deserve the congratulations and
gratitude of the Senate for their excellent work and dedication to teaching."
Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award, School of Engineering, HKUST, Fall 1996
Teaching Excellence Appreciation Award, School of Engineering, HKUST, Spring 1995
Special Mention by HKUST Senate in October 1995 in recognition of teaching excellence. The mention states that

"... In addition to high quality teaching, Dr. Ben Letaief has made a significant contribution
to his Department's teaching program through the development and supervision of new
laboratory courses."

Mangoon Award for Best Graduate Instructor, Purdue University, May 1990.