

Dr. Nasser Paydar joined Indiana University in 1985 as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. From 1989 to 2003, Paydar served the School of Engineering and Technology as Chairman of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Associate Dean for Academic Programs, and Executive Associate Dean. In Spring 2004, Paydar became Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Indiana University Purdue University Columbus campus. In 2007, Paydar was appointed as the Interim Chancellor of Indiana University East. He became Chancellor of Indiana University East in 2009.