Philip V. Bayly, the Lee Hunter Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science (MEMS) since 2008, will step down as chair at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. He will remain on the faculty and continue his research on biomechanics from cell motility to traumatic brain injury.
A search committee, headed by Bruno Sinopoli, chair of the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering and the Das Family Distinguished Professor, has been named to choose a successor. Park Square Executive Search will assist the committee to identify candidates.