Winston Wole Soboyejo | |
|---|---|
 Soboyejo in 2008 | |
| 7th President of SUNY Polytechnic Institute | |
| Assumed office October 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew L. Russell (interim) Alain E. Kaloyeros |
| President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute | |
Interim | |
| In office May 16, 2022 – April 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Laurie Leshin |
| Succeeded by | Grace Wang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) Palo Alto, California |
| Alma mater | King's College London Churchill College, Cambridge |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Materials science |
| Institutions | |
| Thesis | The Propagation of Defects Under Fatigue Loading (1988) |
| Doctoral advisor | John F. Knott |
Winston Wole Soboyejo commonly known as "Wole" is an American materials scientist of Yoruba Nigerian parentage.[1] His 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.[2] He was appointed President at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and began his service on October 2, 2023.[3]
- ^ Parker, Hilary (February 26, 2007). "Soboyejo tackles problems, inspires students". Princeton Weekly Bulletin. Vol. 96, no. 17. Princeton University.
- ^ "Provost WInston Soboyejo - Faculty profile". WPI. Archived from the original on 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Dr. Winston Oluwole Soboyejo as President of SUNY Polytechnic Institute". suny.edu. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.