| Christian E.G. Przirembel, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research & Economic Development
Clemson University
| Christian E.G. Przirembel, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research & Economic Development
Clemson University | 
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Chris Przirembel became vice president for research at Clemson University on July 1, 2001; in 2004, he also assumed the leadership role for the university's economic development initiatives. He has served at Rutgers University and Clemson University as a faculty member and an academic administrator. At Rutgers University, Przirembel taught undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering, conducted research and advised graduate students. In 1978, he was named associate dean for academic affairs for the College of Engineering.
Przirembel was named head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University in 1981. From 1994 to 2001, he served as Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Engineering and Science. His administrative responsibilities included research promotion and administration (including pre-award certification), graduate education (both on-campus and off-campus), industrial liaison, federal and state government liaison, and fund raising. During fiscal year 2000-2001, new awards totaled $48.2 million and research expenditures totaled $32.6 million. A major college highlight was the award of the National Science Foundation/Engineering Research Center in Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films. At the international level, Dr. Przirembel was involved in the development and implementation of faculty and student exchange programs with universities in three countries. He has served as a reviewer for engineering programs at key universities in three additional countries. From 1995 to 1997, he co-chaired the advisory board for the USAID-funded ASME/Russian Academy of Science Partnership for Leaders and Professionals in Russia. He was awarded the debut "Five Year of International Engineering Academy Award," honoring individuals who have made significant contributions in rebuilding Russia's engineering profession. Others who received the award have included Vice President Al Gore, Georgia President Eduard Shevarnadze and Russian leader Victor Chernomyrdin. Dr. Przirembel has held major national professional society positions, including membership on the board of directors for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and the American Society for Engineering Education. He was elected as a Fellow of these three professional societies, as well as the American Association for the Advancement of Science. More about Clemson University
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