About
Dean's Message
I am proud to call The University of Texas at Arlington my new home. This
growing, dynamic university is filled with curious students and innovative
faculty, and I feel privileged to join its ranks. The College of Engineering is
on a tremendous upward trajectory, and I am committed to leading it to reach
ever-higher goals.
One of the many things that attracted me to the college was its diverse and prestigious faculty. These educators and researchers understand that engineering is not only about technology; it’s also about people. That’s why they’ve dedicated themselves to discovering new solutions and creating groundbreaking technology to help us all live longer, better lives.
Research activity within the College of Engineering exceeded $38 million last year, accounting for more than half of the University’s total research expenditures. These projects address some of today’s most pressing problems, from health care to energy independence to homeland security. As a result of the innovative research conducted by our faculty, we may soon be able to make buildings earthquake-proof, detect cancer more accurately, and provide wounded veterans with state-of-the-art prosthetic limbs.
Equally as important as our progress in the lab is our work in the classroom. College of Engineering faculty members are dedicated to sharing their knowledge with the next generation of learners. Our students are among the best and brightest in the country, and it is our responsibility to provide them with a supportive environment where they can flourish as scholars and be competitive in the marketplace. Inside our impressive new Engineering Research Building and other world-class facilities, students are receiving a superior education, one that will prepare them for success. I am excited to see what they achieve.
It is my pleasure to serve as the new dean of engineering. I look forward to meeting many new faces in the coming months as we begin to craft a plan for our future achievements. I hope you will join us as we help shape UT Arlington into a world-class, comprehensive research university.
Jean-Pierre Bardet
Dean, College of Engineering
HIGH PRAISE
In 2011, UT Arlington’s College of Engineering was ranked as one of the best graduate programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.