Biography

Dr. Faghri was a director from 2004 to 2020 and then was reappointed a director in May 2022. He is currently Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Dean Emeritus of Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He is also currently Distinguished Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. He was the Dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Connecticut from 1998 to 2006, and the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department from 1994 to 1998. Dr. Faghri has authored five books and edited three volumes and authored more than 350 archival technical publications (including 230 journal papers), and holds nine U.S. patents. He has served as a consultant to several major research centers and corporations, including Los Alamos and Oak Ridge national laboratories, Exxon Mobil Corporation, and Intel Corporation. His technical productivity is further complemented by his service on the editorial boards of eight scientific journals. Dr. Faghri received a Bachelor of Science degree with highest honors from Oregon State University and his Master of Science and Doctoral degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. His extensive experience as a leader in the engineering profession—as an educator, scientist and administrator—along with his associations with U.S. companies and global academic institutions, provides the Company with valuable state-of-the-art resources in engineering, manufacturing and information technology, as well as unparalleled expertise in workforce development.