Bahgat Sammakia, Binghamton University (IMAGE) Binghamton University Caption Bahgat Sammakia, vice president for research and a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering at Binghamton, will co-direct a new research center. Credit Binghamton University, State University of New York Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate caption or credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.