Nasser Hamed Paydar (born October 31, 1956) is an American academic administrator who currently serves as the Assistant Secretary of Education for Postsecondary Education. He previously served as the chancellor of Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) from 2015 to 2022.
Nasser Paydar | |
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| Assistant Secretary of Education for Postsecondary Education | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office August 12, 2022 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Robert L. King |
| 5th Chancellor of Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis | |
| In office November 17, 2015 – February 28, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Charles R. Bantz |
| Succeeded by | Andrew R. Klein (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1956 Tehran, Iran |
| Education | Syracuse University (BS, MS, PhD) |
Early life and education
editPaydar was born in Tehran, Iran. He earned bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from the Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science in 1979, 1981, and 1985, respectively.[1][2]
Career
editPaydar joined IUPUI in 1985[3] as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology, working in the fields of structural mechanics design, biomechanics, and electronic packaging. He held many positions in the school between 1989 and 2003, including chair of the Department and associate dean for graduate programs and academic programs.[4][5][6]
From 2004 to 2007, he became vice-chancellor and dean of Indiana University – Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC). From 2007 to 2012, Paydar became the chancellor of Indiana University East.[7] After this, Paydar returned to IUPUI in 2012 and served as executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer, until his appointment as the chancellor.[8][9]
On November 17, 2015, he was appointed the fifth and final chancellor of IUPUI as well as an executive vice president for Indiana University.[10][11][12][13] After more than 36 years with the university, Paydar retired on February 28, 2022.[14][15][16]
In March 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Paydar to serve as the assistant secretary for the Office of Postsecondary Education.[17] He was confirmed on August 4, 2022.[18]
Personal life
editPaydar is married to Niloo who he met while they were both students at Syracuse. The couple has two adult children.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Boccacino, John (12 August 2022). "Fulfilling a Father's Promise Fueled Alumnus Nasser Paydar's Path as Higher Education Leader". Syracuse University News. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
- ^ Dilworth, Matthew. "Nasser Paydar - Media Collections Online". Indiana University Bicentennial Oral History Project. Indiana University. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Thackston, Lindy (30 August 2019). "Your Town Friday: IUPUI Chancellor thrilled with freshman class record". Fox 59. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Nasser Paydar, Ph.D." School of Informatics and Computing : IUPUI. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Featured Speakers (PDF) (Report). Crossroads IN Advising. 2015. p. 9. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Nasser Paydar: University Honors and Awards: Indiana University". University Honors & Awards. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Nasser Paydar chosen as IU East chancellor". News at IU East. October 31, 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Paydar to be appointed IUPUI executive vice chancellor". News at IU East. May 14, 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Leonard, Mike (May 20, 2012). "IU briefs: Paydar moves to IUPUI, e-waste program successful, Financial Times recognizes program". The Herald-Times. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Nasser H. Paydar to be installed today as IUPUI chancellor". Purdue University (Press release). November 17, 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Rudavsky, Shari (June 18, 2015). "Current administrator selected as next IUPUI chancellor". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "About". Office of the Chancellor. IUPUI. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Profile - Overview". scholars.proquest.com. Scholars@IU. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Carney, Chuck (29 July 2021). "IUPUI Chancellor Nasser Paydar to retire after serving IU for 36 years". News at IU (Press release). Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Parker, Reed (July 30, 2021). "IUPUI Chancellor Stepping Down". Inside Indiana Business. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Longtime IUPUI chancellor Paydar to retire next year". The Times of Northwest Indiana. 1 August 2021. Archived from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "President Biden Announces Key Nominees". The White House. 2022-03-18. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ^ Brink, Meghan (August 8, 2022). "Paydar Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 8 August 2022.