Nasser Paydar

Nasser Paydar is Chancellor Emeritus of Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) and Professor Emeritus of Informatics at the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. He also holds an Emeritus title in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University School of Engineering and Technology. His career spans over 30 years at IU, including roles as Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor, and Dean at various IU campuses.

• Education: Ph.D. (1985), M.S. (1981), and B.S. (1979) in Mechanical Engineering from Syracuse University.

Research focuses on solid mechanics with applications in biomechanics and electronic packaging. He secured grants from federal agencies (NIH, U.S. Army), state entities, and private firms like Cummins Electronics and DePuy. Administrative leadership includes chairing the Mechanical Engineering Department, serving as Associate Dean, and leading IU East as Chancellor.

No specific articles or awards are listed here, but his work has been widely published in scientific journals.