Albany, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to appoint Dr. Winston Oluwole “Wole” Soboyejo as president of SUNY Polytechnic Institute, effective October 2, 2023.
About Dr. Winston Oluwole Soboyejo
Dr. Soboyejo’s research focuses on biomaterials and the use of nanoparticles for the detection and treatment of disease, the mechanical properties of materials, and the use of materials science to promote global development. He joins SUNY from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he has served as interim president for the last year. In 2019, Dr. Soboyejo was named provost and senior vice president after having served as interim provost. He started at WPI as dean of engineering and engineering leadership.
Prior to joining WPI, Dr. Soboyejo was a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Princeton University for approximately 17 years. Dr. Soboyejo has an exceptional record of achievement in engineering research and academic leadership as well as impressive accomplishments in international development and a noteworthy track record in building global research and educational partnerships. He has also served as president and provost of the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Abuja, Nigeria, a Pan-African university founded by the Nelson Mandela Institutions (NMI).
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