Marc P. Christensen

Marc P. Christensen is an American engineer and academic who became the 17th president of Clarkson University on July 1, 2022.[3]

Marc P. Christensen
17th President of Clarkson University
Assumed office
July 1, 2022[1]
Preceded byAnthony G. Collins
Personal details
Born1971 (age 51–52)
SpouseSeema Christensen
ResidencePotsdam, New York
Alma materGeorge Mason University (M.S.,Ph.D.)
Cornell University (B.S.)[2]

Early life, education, and career

Christensen earned his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering physics from Cornell University, and his Master of Science in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from George Mason University.[4]

Early in his academic career, Christensen was identified by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as a "rising star in microsystems research." He began his professional career as a technical leader in BDM's Sensors and Photonics Group, now part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. His work ranged from developing optical signal processing and VCSEL-based optical interconnection architectures, to infrared sensor modeling, simulation, and analysis.[5] In 1997, he co-founded Applied Photonics, an optical interconnection company that provided hardware demonstrations for multiple DARPA programs.[6]

In 2002, he joined Southern Methodist University where he rose through the ranks and served as the department chair of Electrical Engineering from 2007 to 2012 and Dean of the Lyle School of Engineering from 2012 to 2022.[7]

In 2008, Christensen was recognized for outstanding research with the Gerald J. Ford Research Fellowship.[8] In 2010, he was selected as the inaugural Bobby B. Lyle Professor of Engineering Innovation.[9] In 2011, he was recognized for outstanding and innovative teaching as a recipient of the Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor Award.[10]

Christensen is a leader in photonics research and technology development and holds 10 U.S. patents.[11]

Clarkson University

The Clarkson University Board of Trustees appointed Christensen to serve as the 17th President of Clarkson University, effective July 1, 2022.[12] Christensen and his wife, Seema Christensen, took up residence in Foster House on the Clarkson University campus in summer 2022.[13]

References
  1. "President's Page | Clarkson University". Clarkson University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  2. "President's Page | Clarkson University". Clarkson University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  3. "Marc P. Christensen PhD, PE Named 17th President of Clarkson University". Clarkson University. 2022-03-24. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  4. "President's Page | Clarkson University". Clarkson University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  5. "Marc P. Christensen - IEEE Xplore Author Profile". IEEE Xplore. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  6. "Dean of engineering school at Southern Methodist University to be new Clarkson president". Watertown Daily Times. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  7. "SMU Lyle School of Engineering Dean Marc P. Christensen named President of Clarkson University". Southern Methodist University. 24 March 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  8. "Past Ford Research Fellowship Recipients - SMU (Southern Methodist University)". Southern Methodist University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  9. "Marc P. Christensen - SMU". Southern Methodist University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  10. "Members of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers - SMU (Southern Methodist University)". Southern Methodist University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  11. "The steps Cal State is taking to try to rebuild after two scandals |". University Business. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  12. "Clarkson University's 16th president, Tony Collins, to step down June 2022". WWNY. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  13. "Dean of engineering school at Southern Methodist University to be new Clarkson president". Watertown Daily Times. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
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