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Persis Sydney Drell is the James and Anna Marie Spilker Professor in the School of Engineering at Stanford University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Department of Physics. She served as Stanford's Provost from February 2017 to September 2023, preceded by roles as Dean of the School of Engineering (2014–2017) and Director of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (2007–2012).
- Provost: Feb 2017–Sept 2023
- Dean of Engineering: 2014–2017
- SLAC Director: 2007–2012
Education:
- Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Physics, Wellesley College
- PhD in Atomic Physics, UC Berkeley
Research Interests:
Her work spans particle physics, astrophysics, and materials science. Her experimental expertise includes atomic physics and accelerator-based research, with contributions to interdisciplinary engineering and physics applications. Leadership in SLAC advanced high-energy physics and synchrotron light-source technologies.
Awards:
- Elected to the National Academy of Sciences (2007)
Advising & Leadership:
Guided academic programs as Dean and Provost, fostering innovation in engineering education. Prior to Stanford, she spent 14 years on Cornell University’s physics faculty. Her administrative roles emphasized institutional strategy and STEM infrastructure development.
Labs & Collaborations:
Directed SLAC, a DOE lab pioneering accelerator science and photon science, and contributed to interdisciplinary teams at Stanford’s School of Engineering.
