College of Engineering Dean Search

Michigan State University is conducting a search for its next Dean of the College of Engineering. Updates throughout this process will be provided on this webpage. The executive search firm, WittKieffer, will facilitate the search process. If you have nominations for qualified applicants, please refer them to our search firm, WittKieffer: MSUEngineeringDean@wittkieffer.com.

Position Profile


 

Search Committee Members

 Name Title
Borzoo BonakdarpourAssociate Professor – Computer Science and Engineering
Janet Brelin-FornariDirector – Technology Engineering Program
Dirk ColbrySenior Academic Specialist – Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Matt Daum*Associate Provost and Dean – College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Richard Lunt*Professor – Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Jade MitchellProfessor – Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Kelley MonterussoDirector of Communication and Marketing Strategy
Siva NadimpalliAssociate Professor – Mechanical Engineering
Lindsay NaylorAcademic Advisor and Assistant Director of Advising
Shannon NicleyAssistant Professor – Electrical and Computer Engineering
Erin PurcellProfessor – Biomedical Engineering 
Peter SavolainenChairperson – Civil & Environmental Engineering
Luke SperlingPhD Student – Computer Science

*Committee Co-Chairs  


 
 

Search Timeline

  • December 15, 2025 – Search Committee Charged by Provost
  • January - March – Recruitment
  • Mid-March – Candidate Review
  • Late-March - April – Interviews & Campus Visits

 

Search Updates/Communications