Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
In Memoriam: Dr. Pat
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Dr. Pat Leelani, P.E., passed away on January 25, 2025. He was with family in Ohio. Dr. Leelani retired as a Professor of Civil Engineering in December, 2021. He joined 91AV;I University in 1979 and was a much beloved faculty member for 42 years. He served as department chair from 1997-2002. A geotechnical engineer, Dr. Leelani will be remembered for his dedication to student learning and his humor. The family has shared a remembrance on the . Dr. Leelani's obituary is published on the and may be used to send flowers or plant a tree in Dr. Pat's memory.
Dr. Leelani's family has started a in his memory.
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The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at 91AV offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering with a broad focus in the areas of geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering. Our B.S. in Architectural Engineering incorporates building systems engineering, structural engineering, construction management, and basics principles of architectural design.
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