UT Arlington names expert in analytical chemistry new College of Science dean

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The University of Texas at Arlington has appointed Morteza Khaledi, professor and chair of the nationally ranked Chemistry Department at North Carolina State University, as dean of the College of Science.

Dr. Khaledi, whose research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and corporate entities is a renowned expert in mechanistic studies and bioanalytical applications of High Performance Capillary Electrophoresis and High Performance Liquid Chromotagrophy. He has chaired the Chemistry Department at the North Carolina State University since 2014 and previously served in the same position from 2005 to 2011.

Under his leadership, the North Carolina State University Chemistry Department has enhanced its national reputation; added multiple endowed chairs valued at $1 million each; increased funded research from federal and state agencies, foundations and corporations; and developed innovative sources of revenue. The department also undertook substantial curricular reforms at the undergraduate and graduate levels and initiated new programs aimed at student access and success.

At UT Arlington, Dr. Khaledi will lead the departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology. He also will work closely with the Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies, which offers students, faculty and industry access to the some of the world's most sophisticated scientific instrumentation, and the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.

He will lead a college that includes more than 100 faculty members with a strong record of external support.

"I am honored to join UT Arlington at a time when the University is clearly on the move," Dr. Khaledi said. "The College of Science will play a critical role in realizing the vision of the 2020 Strategic Plan and affirming UT Arlington as the model for an urban, public research institution.

"President Karbhari's vision for enhanced collaboration across disciplines and academic areas will create an even stronger research base and foster a richer experience for students and faculty alike."

Dr. Khaledi was selected from a highly competitive field of candidates following a national search. He officially joins UT Arlington on Aug. 1.

Ronald L. Elsenbaumer, provost and vice president for academic affairs, said the University is pleased to have attracted a distinguished scholar, researcher and seasoned leader to lead the College of Science.

"Under Dr. Khaledi's direction, the College of Science will significantly expand its size, reputation and impact, expanding its research portfolio, collaboration with other colleges in support of the four themes of our strategic plan and will increase partnerships with the corporate world and with institutions internationally," Elsenbaumer said.

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UT Arlington names expert in analytical chemistry new College of Science dean