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<p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. JR Rao will assume the position of Interim Associate Dean for Engineering Programs at the University
of Houston Katy Campus (UH Katy) effective March 1st.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Rao brings nearly 30 years of experience with him as he embarks on this new endeavor with our college. The successful launch of our engineering
programs in Katy is key in positioning ourselves as a leader in engineering education, and Dr. Rao is more than prepared to spearhead this effort.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Rao joined our faculty in 1990 after receiving his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He has a wealth of
experience with implementing important new initiatives at the Cullen College and has held several leadership positions. In addition to conducting research and teaching extensively at both the graduate and undergraduate level, Dr. Rao has also been a member
of the Undergraduate Committee of the UH Faculty Senate and served as Associate Director of the Division of Undergraduate Studies and Student Success. Currently Dr. Rao serves as both the Associate Chair of the mechanical engineering department and as the
Director of Online Programs and Extension Services. During his time as Director of Online Programs and Extension services, Dr. Rao successfully implemented and launched a series of fully online master’s degrees and certificate programs. These online programs
have been key in our ability to meet the greater Houston area’s need for engineering education.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In his new position, Dr. Rao will oversee the successful growth and implementation of our engineering programs in Katy. Once the new Katy
campus officially opens its doors to the public this fall, a new roster of both undergraduate and graduate UH Engineering programs will come online, and I can think of no one better than Dr. Rao to lead this important initiative.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Phaneendra Kondapi, who currently serves as Director of Engineering Programs in Katy, will continue to support the Cullen College’s expansion
and will assume the position of Interim Assistant Dean for Engineering Programs at UH Katy, also effective March 1st.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please join me in welcoming and congratulating them both in their new roles.</span></p>
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