An eminent structural engineer, Dr. Vistasp M Karbhari, joined the small but expanding league of Indian-Americans heading educational institutions in the US as he was approved as president of the reputed University of Texas at Arlington.
Dr.
Karbhari, who completed his higher education from University of Pune,
is at present the provost and executive vice president for academic
affairs at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
"UT
Arlington is an incredible institution, and I am committed to advancing
it towards Tier One status, while maintaining and strengthening
excellence in both research and education and ensuring the success of
our students," he said upon his approval.
Dr.
Karbari had earlier served as professor and vice chairman of the
structural engineering department at University of California-San Diego.
He is a noted researcher and scholar and has into his account more than 200 published scientific papers.
The University of Texas System Board of Regents yesterday named him as university president with effect from 1st June.
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