Dr. Mehdi Ferdowsi, a professor of electrical engineering, has been named associate dean for research for S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing effective Sept. 1.
“Missouri S&T has a world-class research portfolio that is focused on solving grand societal challenges, and I am honored to serve in this position and support these efforts,” Ferdowsi says. “It is an exciting time for the College of Engineering and Computing, as I envision our research initiatives and impact around the globe will only continue to grow.”
Ferdowsi has served as interim associate dean since September 2022. He joined S&T in 2004 as a member of the electrical and computer engineering faculty and rose to the rank of full professor. Earlier this year, he was named S&T’s Schlumberger Endowed Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering.