Dr. Thomas Katsouleas

Dean, Pratt School of Engineering
Duke University

Thomas C. Katsouleas, Ph.D, became dean of Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering in July 2008. He also serves as professor of electrical and computing engineering. A specialist in the use of plasmas as novel particle accelerators and light sources, Katsouleas previously had served on the faculty of the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering since 1991. He joined the USC faculty as an associate professor of electrical engineering and became a full professor in 1997. During his tenure at USC, Katsouleas served in a variety of administrative and academic capacities, including president of the faculty, interim vice provost for information services, and associate dean of student affairs.

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How can business, academia and government partner to build the manufacturing and engineering capabilities needed today and in the future?

How can research produced by universities better align with industry to address real world challenges?

How can research produced by universities better connect with industry to address real world challenges?

How do we make manufacturing a desired career?

How do we make manufacturing a desired career?

How do we make manufacturing a desired career?

How do we make manufacturing a desired career?

What are the critical skills needed by the U.S. workforce to tackle the Grand Challenges?

What are the critical skills needed by the U.S. workforce to tackle the Grand Challenges?

What are the critical skills needed by the U.S. workforce to tackle the Grand Challenges?

What is North Carolina's competitive edge?

What next steps should be taken at the conclusion of the Manufacturing for the Grand Challenges conference?

What next steps should be taken at the conclusion of the Manufacturing for the Grand Challenges conference?

What next steps should be taken at the conclusion of the Manufacturing for the Grand Challenges conference?

What type of manufacturing can and should be located in the United States?

What type of manufacturing can and should be located in the United States?