Christian
E.G. Przirembel, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Clemson University
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Chris
Przirembel became vice president for research at Clemson
University on July 1, 2001. 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.
In 1981, Przirembel was named head of the Department of Mechanical
Engineering at Clemson University. 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, 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 other countries.
From 1995 to 1997, he co-chaired the advisory board for the USAID-funded
American Society of Mechanical Engineers(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 have received the award include Vice President Al
Gore, Georgia President Eduard Shevarnadze and Russian leader
Victor Chernomyrdin. He also received the Ralph Coats Roe Award
(1998) given by the Mechanical Engineering Division, American
Society for Engineering Education and the Charles Townes Individual
Achievement Award honoring an individual who exhibits commitment
to the advancement of technology and the Upstate South Carolina
community through technology-oriented contributions.
Przirembel has held major national professional society positions,
including membership on the board of directors for the ASME,
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.
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