Nasser Paydar

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Nasser Hamed Paydar (born 1956) is the fifth chancellor of Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).[1][2] He began his presidency on November 17, 2015.[3][4]

Education[]

Paydar was born on October 31, 1956, in Tehran, Iran. He earned bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University in 1979, 1981, and 1985, respectively.[5][6]

Career[]

Paydar joined IUPUI in 1985[7] as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology, working in the fields of structural mechanics design, biomechanics, and electronic packaging. He held many positions in the school between 1989 and 2003, including chair of the Department and associate dean for graduate programs and academic programs.[8][9]

From 2004 to 2007, he became vice-chancellor and dean of Indiana University – Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC). From 2007 to 2012, Paydar became the chancellor of Indiana University East.[10] After this, Paydar returned to IUPUI in 2012 and served as executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer, until his appointment as the chancellor.[11][12]

In 2015 he was appointed the fifth chancellor of IUPUI as well as an executive vice president for Indiana University.[4] Paydar announced that he will retire in 2022.[13][14][15]

References[]

  1. ^ "About". Office of the Chancellor. IUPUI. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Profile - Overview". scholars.proquest.com. Scholars@IU. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Nasser H. Paydar to be installed today as IUPUI chancellor". Purdue University (Press release). November 17, 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  4. ^ a b Rudavsky, Shari (June 18, 2015). "Current administrator selected as next IUPUI chancellor". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  5. ^ Dilworth, Matthew. "Nasser Paydar - Media Collections Online". Indiana University Bicentennial Oral History Project. Indiana University. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Nasser Paydar: University Honors and Awards: Indiana University". University Honors & Awards. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  7. ^ Thackston, Lindy (30 August 2019). "Your Town Friday: IUPUI Chancellor thrilled with freshman class record". Fox 59. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Nasser Paydar, Ph.D." School of Informatics and Computing : IUPUI. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  9. ^ Featured Speakers (PDF) (Report). Crossroads IN Advising. 2015. p. 9. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  10. ^ "Nasser Paydar chosen as IU East chancellor". News at IU East. October 31, 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Paydar to be appointed IUPUI executive vice chancellor". News at IU East. May 14, 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  12. ^ Leonard, Mike (May 20, 2012). "IU briefs: Paydar moves to IUPUI, e-waste program successful, Financial Times recognizes program". The Herald-Times. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  13. ^ Carney, Chuck (29 July 2021). "IUPUI Chancellor Nasser Paydar to retire after serving IU for 36 years". News at IU (Press release). Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  14. ^ Parker, Reed (July 30, 2021). "IUPUI Chancellor Stepping Down". Inside Indiana Business. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  15. ^ "Longtime IUPUI chancellor Paydar to retire next year". The Times of Northwest Indiana. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.

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