William W. Destler
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William W. Destler is an American university professor and administrator. He will serve as the 9th president of Rochester Institute of Technology as of 1 July 2007, succeeding Albert J. Simone.[1][2]
Previously, Destler was provost and senior vice president for student affairs at the University of Maryland, College Park from 2001 to 2007. He also served as a professor of the college of electrical engineering, dean of the graduate school (1999-2001), and dean of the engineering school (1994-1997) at Maryland.
Destler received his bachelor's degree from the Stevens Institute of Technology in 1968, and his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1972. His research specialized in "high-power microwave sources and advanced accelerator technologies".[3] He is married to Dr. Rebecca Johnson (Ph.D. in psychology); they have two sons.
[edit] References
- ^ Mote, C. D. Congratulations to Provost William W. Destler. Office of the President, UMCP. March 5, 2007.
- ^ Saffran, Michael. William Destler named RIT president. The Tiger Beat. March 23, 2007.
- ^ Biography at the University of Maryland
| Preceded by Albert J. Simone |
President of the Rochester Institute of Technology 2007 – present |
Incumbent |
