Nasser Paydar Explained

Nasser Paydar
Birth Date: October 31, 1956
Birth Place:Tehran, Iran
Education:Syracuse University (BS, MS, PhD)
Office:Assistant Secretary of Education for Postsecondary Education
Status:Incumbent
Term Start:August 12, 2022
President:Joe Biden
Predecessor:Robert L. King
Office1:5th Chancellor of Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
Term End1:February 28, 2022
Term Start1:November 17, 2015
Predecessor1:Charles R. Bantz
Successor1:Andrew R. Klein (interim)

Nasser Hamed Paydar (born October 31, 1956) is an American academic administrator who currently serves as the Assistant Secretary of Education for Postsecondary Education. He previously served as the chancellor of Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) from 2015 to 2022.

Early life and education

Paydar was born in Tehran, Iran. He earned bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from the Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science in 1979, 1981, and 1985, respectively.[1] [2]

Career

Paydar joined IUPUI in 1985[3] as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology, working in the fields of structural mechanics design, biomechanics, and electronic packaging. He held many positions in the school between 1989 and 2003, including chair of the Department and associate dean for graduate programs and academic programs.[4] [5] [6]

From 2004 to 2007, he became vice-chancellor and dean of Indiana University – Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC). From 2007 to 2012, Paydar became the chancellor of Indiana University East.[7] After this, Paydar returned to IUPUI in 2012 and served as executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer, until his appointment as the chancellor.[8] [9]

On November 17, 2015, he was appointed the fifth and final chancellor of IUPUI as well as an executive vice president for Indiana University.[10] [11] [12] [13] After more than 36 years with the university, Paydar retired on February 28, 2022.[14] [15] [16]

In March 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Paydar to serve as the assistant secretary for the Office of Postsecondary Education.[17] He was confirmed on August 4, 2022.[18]

Personal life

Paydar is married to Niloo who he met while they were both students at Syracuse. The couple has two adult children.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Boccacino . John . Fulfilling a Father's Promise Fueled Alumnus Nasser Paydar's Path as Higher Education Leader . 10 September 2022 . Syracuse University News . 12 August 2022.
  2. News: Dilworth . Matthew . Nasser Paydar - Media Collections Online . 8 August 2021 . Indiana University Bicentennial Oral History Project . Indiana University.
  3. News: Thackston . Lindy . Your Town Friday: IUPUI Chancellor thrilled with freshman class record . 8 August 2021 . Fox 59 . 30 August 2019.
  4. Web site: Nasser Paydar, Ph.D. . School of Informatics and Computing : IUPUI . 8 August 2021.
  5. Featured Speakers . 2015 . Crossroads IN Advising . 9 . 8 August 2021.
  6. Web site: Nasser Paydar: University Honors and Awards: Indiana University . 8 August 2021 . University Honors & Awards.
  7. News: Nasser Paydar chosen as IU East chancellor . 8 August 2021 . News at IU East . October 31, 2008.
  8. News: Paydar to be appointed IUPUI executive vice chancellor . 8 August 2021 . News at IU East . May 14, 2012.
  9. News: Leonard . Mike . IU briefs: Paydar moves to IUPUI, e-waste program successful, Financial Times recognizes program . 8 August 2021 . . May 20, 2012.
  10. Nasser H. Paydar to be installed today as IUPUI chancellor . 8 August 2021 . . November 17, 2015.
  11. News: Rudavsky . Shari . Current administrator selected as next IUPUI chancellor . 8 August 2021 . . June 18, 2015.
  12. Web site: About . Office of the Chancellor . IUPUI . 8 August 2021 . en.
  13. Web site: Profile - Overview . scholars.proquest.com . Scholars@IU . 8 August 2021.
  14. Carney . Chuck . IUPUI Chancellor Nasser Paydar to retire after serving IU for 36 years . 8 August 2021 . News at IU . 29 July 2021 . en.
  15. News: Parker . Reed . IUPUI Chancellor Stepping Down . 8 August 2021 . Inside Indiana Business . July 30, 2021 . en.
  16. News: Longtime IUPUI chancellor Paydar to retire next year . 8 August 2021 . . 1 August 2021 . en . 8 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210808213727/https://www.nwitimes.com/article_68dedd22-ebe8-501f-810d-7e2e8170136e.html . dead .
  17. Web site: 2022-03-18 . President Biden Announces Key Nominees . 2022-03-18 . The White House . en-US.
  18. News: Brink . Meghan . Paydar Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education . 8 August 2022 . . August 8, 2022 . en.