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Farvardin, Nariman

Farvardin, Nariman

Professor Emeritus
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Dr. Nariman Farvardin is currently the seventh president of Stevens Institute of Technology, having joined Stevens in July 2011 after a 27-year career as a faculty member and academic administrator culminating as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Maryland.

Farvardin received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1979, 1980, and 1983 respectively. He was dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering (2000-07) and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (1994-2000) before being named senior vice president for academic affairs and provost in July 2007. 

As provost, he spearheaded the development of the university's strategic plan and led the early phase of its implementation of the within the Division of Academic Affairs. As dean, Farvardin promoted the development of innovative educational programs, especially at the undergraduate level; supported the development of major research programs; created initiatives to improve student and faculty diversity; and enhanced the school's partnerships with industry. 

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Three faculty receive AIAA NCS awards for their outstanding contributions to research and education.

Pioneering Breakthrough: Unmanned Aircraft Delivers Organ for Successful Kidney Transplant in Maryland

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UMD workshop examines risks related to new transportation technology

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Pines Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Dean of UMD's engineering school to receive one of engineering's highest honors.

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Clark School names Hamid Jafarkhani 2017 IHOF Inductee

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Legislators, University Administrators Gather to Launch Maryland Energy Innovation Institute

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CHBE Chair Sheryl Ehrman Departs for San Jose

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UMD’s Anya Jones Receives Presidential Early Career Award

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Hubbard Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

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CEE Launches Infrastructure Engineering Laboratories Renovation Initiative

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Pines Recognized with Maryland Speaker's Medallion

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Farvardin Farewell Event Video Available

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Clark School Fire Expert Wins PECASE

Andre Marshall receives award for work to improve fire suppression.

Darryll Pines Named Dean of the Clark School

Chair of Clark School’s Department of Aerospace Engineering becomes Dean and Farvardin Professor.

UM, UET Peshawar Forge Partnership

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BioE Holds 2nd Annual Fischell Festival

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New Bioengineering Wing Unveiled

$7.6M, 7,400-square-foot addition to Kim Building serves as new department home.

View University Holiday Greeting Online

Former dean and current provost, Nariman Farvardin, has starring role.

Farvardin Professorship Fund Reaches $500K

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Marine Dredging Pioneer to be Honored

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Farvardin Receives Patent for Image Technology

Dean develops method for compressing, decompressing images with Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

Fond Farewell to Graduates

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Clark School Donors Exceed $100M Milestone

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Alumni Flock to Annual Baltimore Event

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Jacobs Predicts Super Cell Phone

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Griffin Presents Plan for NASA’s Future

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Innovation Hall of Fame Moves, Inducts New Members

The Innovation Hall of Fame has moved to its new Kim Building home and now includes two new members.

Lathrop to Head IREAP

Daniel Lathrop, associate professor of physics, will become acting director of the Institute for Research for Electronics and Applied Physics (IREAP).

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O’Shea to Head Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

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Clark School Teams with Biotech Institute on Nano-biotechnology

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U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Graduate Schools" ranks the Clark School No. 16 (10th among Public Universities)

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Dean Farvardin Takes Major Role in New Chesapeake Nanotechnology Initiative

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Melissaratos Hails Clark School's "Knowledge Economy" Role at Alumni Event

Secretary of Business & Economics for the state of Maryland praised the Clark School of Engineering for helping make Maryland a "knowledge economy."

$30 Million Clark Endowment Revolutionizes Undergraduate Education at the Clark School

The A. James Clark Scholarship Endowment will provide financial support for Clark School undergraduate engineering students.

Clark School Alumni Wowed by Kim Building

Alumni were most impressed by the striking three-story rotunda, with its sweeping circular staircase.

Congressman Dana Rohrabacher visited the Clark School

Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) visited the Clark School on Friday, July 19.

U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Graduate Schools" ranks the Clark School No. 16 (10th among Public Universities)

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Barbe Receives ASEE Outstanding Entrepreneurship Educator Award

Professor David Barbe, executive director of MTECH awarded the first American Society of Engineering Education Outstanding Entrepreneurship Educator Award.

From the Dean, May 2003

News from Dean Nariman Farvardin.

From the Dean, April 2003

News from Dean Nariman Farvardin.

From the Dean, March 2003

News from Dean Nariman Farvardin.

Dean Farvardin named one of "The Five To Watch" by the Washington Post

Nariman Farvardin, dean of the Clark School of Engineering and professor of electrical and computer engineering, is one of "The Five to Watch in 2003" in business named by The Washington Post.

Clark School Accomplishments in Fall 2002

A list of Clark school accomplishments for Fall 2002, with an introduction by Dean Nariman Farvardin.

Abed Named Director of the ISR

Dr. Eyad Abed, professor of electrical and computer engineering, is named Director of the Institute for Systems Research (ISR).

NASA Taps University of Maryland and Six Partner Institutions To Form New National Institute of Aerospace

The University of Maryland together with six other institutions will form the nation's first National Institute of Aerospace.

Clark School Accomplishments in Summer 2002

A list of Clark school accomplishments for Summer 2002, with an introduction by Dean Nariman Farvardin.

Kim Joins the Clark School of Engineering

Dean Nariman Farvardin of the A. James Clark School of Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeong H. Kim, Ph.D., as Professor of the Practice.

Rotorcraft Center wins first place in AHS/INDUSTRY/NASA Student Design Competition

Graduate students from the Alfred Gessow Rotorcraft Center wins first place in the 2002 19th Annual AHS/INDUSTRY/NASA Student Design Competition.

Clark School Accomplishments Spring 2002

A list of Clark school accomplishments for Spring 2002

Dean Farvardin featured in Washington Post article

Dr. Nariman Farvardin, dean of Clark School of Engineering, featured in a Washington Post article.

ECE dedicates four labs sponsored by BAE SYSTEMS.

On Tuesday, May 29, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering dedicated four state-of-the-art laboratories for research and education in computer engineering.