Nooh Nomani is an Indian-American academic and professor of civil engineering at West Virginia University (WVU), where he has taught and conducted research for several decades, focusing on structural and geotechnical engineering. Born in India, he immigrated to the United States and built a stable academic career at WVU, advancing civil engineering education and research while influencing generations of students in the Appalachian region. As the father of journalist and activist Asra Nomani, he played a significant role in shaping her early life and education, fostering values of education and intellectual pursuit. His life exemplifies the immigrant experience in American higher education, balancing professional achievements with family responsibilities amid cultural transitions. Throughout his tenure at WVU, he has been involved in departmental activities and integrated into the local academic community in Morgantown, West Virginia.