Marc P. Christensen is an American engineer and academic who served as the 17th president of Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.
Marc P. Christensen | |
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 Christensen in 2022 | |
| 17th President of Clarkson University | |
| In office July 1, 2022[1] - July 22, 2024[2] | |
| Succeeded by | David K. Heacock |
| Preceded by | Anthony G. Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1971 (age 52–53) |
| Spouse | Seema Christensen |
| Residence | Potsdam, New York |
| Alma mater | George Mason University (M.S.,Ph.D.) Cornell University (B.S.)[3] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | electrical engineering |
| Institutions | |
| Thesis | Multi -chip global free -space optical interconnections: Scaling, embedding, design, and implementation (2001) |
| Doctoral advisor | Michael W. Haney |
Early life, education, and career
editChristensen 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
editThe 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] Christensen resigned from the position in July of 2024 for personal reasons.[14]
References
edit- ^ "President's Page | Clarkson University". Clarkson University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "President's Page | Clarkson University". Clarkson University. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "President's Page | Clarkson University". Clarkson University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "President's Page | Clarkson University". Clarkson University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "Marc P. Christensen - IEEE Xplore Author Profile". IEEE Xplore. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ "Dean of engineering school at Southern Methodist University to be new Clarkson president". Watertown Daily Times. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "SMU Lyle School of Engineering Dean Marc P. Christensen named President of Clarkson University". Southern Methodist University. 24 March 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ "Past Ford Research Fellowship Recipients - SMU (Southern Methodist University)". Southern Methodist University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "Marc P. Christensen - SMU". Southern Methodist University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "Members of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers - SMU (Southern Methodist University)". Southern Methodist University. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "The steps Cal State is taking to try to rebuild after two scandals |". University Business. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "Clarkson University's 16th president, Tony Collins, to step down June 2022". WWNY. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- ^ "Dean of engineering school at Southern Methodist University to be new Clarkson president". Watertown Daily Times. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "Clarkson Board of Trustees Names David K. Heacock '83 Acting President | Clarkson University". www.clarkson.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-22.