New SEAS Dean David Dolling

George Washington University President Steven Knapp recently announced the selection of internationally recognized aerospace engineer David S. Dolling as dean of GW's School of Engineering and Applied Science. Dolling will assume his post on Sept. 1, 2008.
He currently is associate dean for academic affairs, Joe C. Walter, Jr. Chair in Engineering, and professor of aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics at the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas, Austin, which is ranked 11th among engineering schools by U.S. News & World Report. Dolling is a fellow of both the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the United Kingdom's Royal Aeronautical Society.

“David Dolling brings to GW demonstrated leadership skills, a global reputation, and a proven ability to attract and manage externally sponsored research,” said Knapp. “He is ideally suited to advance our aspirations for the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and it's a pleasure to welcome him to the university. I also want to thank Dr. Thomas Mazzuchi for his able service as interim dean following Dean Timothy Tong's departure to assume the presidency of Hong Kong Polytechnic University.”

Dolling said, "I am delighted to be offered this opportunity to assume the leadership of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. This is a pivotal moment in GW's history as we prepare to make new investments in engineering and applied sciences to strengthen further GW's undergraduate, graduate, and professional educational offerings, to expand its many, multi-faceted, interdisciplinary research programs, and to develop new areas of expertise."

Read more about Dolling and SEAS in the GW press release.