Search for Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

07/01/2022

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to commence the search for the Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. In this role, the Dean will drive the College’s upward trajectory as a top-tier institution, with strong commitment to diversity, innovation and research, academic excellence, and collaborative partnerships across and beyond the university.

The following people have agreed to serve on the search committee for this position. I appreciate their generosity in committing their time and effort to this important endeavor.

Petar Djuric (co-chair), Distinguished Professor and Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
William Wertheim (co-chair), Interim Dean, Renaissance School of Medicine
Aruna Balasubramanian, Associate Professor, Computer Science
Rigoberto Burgueño, Professor and Chair, Civil Engineering
Julia Capobianco, Undergraduate student representative / Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Leader
Karen Chen-Weigart, Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
Judith Brown Clarke, Vice President for Equity and Inclusions and Chief Diversity Officer
Thomas Cubaud, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Christine DeLorenzo, Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Psychiatry
Pei Fen Kuan, Associate Professor, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Dongyoon Lee, Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Elizabeth Newman, Vice Provost for Curriculum and Undergraduate Education, and Associate Professor, History
Marianna Savoca, Assistant Vice President for Career Development and Experiential Education
Lori Scarlatos, Associate Professor, Technology and Society

Russell Reynolds Associates will assist with the search, led by Search Consultant Jett Pihakis. They are seeking feedback on key qualities and criteria to shape the position profile and recruit candidates. You can submit your thoughts in this online survey. You may also submit nominations via email to SBU.CEAS@russellreynolds.com.

For more information please visit the CEAS search webpage, which will be updated through the process.

Sincerely,
Carl

Carl Lejuez
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs