Dr. Kevin Deluzio concludes his second term as Dean of Smith Engineering on June 30, 2027. In accordance with the Appointment of Deans procedure established by Senate, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Matthew Evans is pleased to announce the membership of the advisory committee that will advise Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane on the future direction of Smith Engineering and on the selection of the next Dean.
 

Advisory Committee Membership

• Brian Amsden, Associate Vice-Principal (Research), Smith Engineering
• Chelsea Elliott, Executive Director, Academic Relations, Smith Engineering
• Mary Elms (Secretary), Executive Director, Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic)
• Carlos Escobedo, Professor, Chemical Engineering
• Matthew Evans (Chair), Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic)
• Corinna Fitzgerald, Vice-Provost, Student Affairs
• Tatyana Grandmaitre, President, Society of Graduate and Professional Students
• Lavonne Hood, Associate Vice-Principal (Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion)
• Melanie Howard, Director, Indigenous Futures in Engineering, Smith Engineering
• Stephie Leitch, President, Engineering Society
• Rick McCreary, Chair, Smith Engineering Dean's Advisory Council
• Kevin Mumford, Associate Dean (Interdisciplinary Programs), Smith Engineering
• Roshni Rainbow, Associate Professor, Chair of Undergraduate Studies, Mechanical and Materials Engineering
• Wim Van der Stede, Dean, Smith School of Business
• Xiaying Xin, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
• Scott Yam, Professor, Associate Department Head, Electrical and Computer Engineering
   

Opportunity for community input

The Queen’s community is invited to submit opinions and feedback on the direction and leadership of Smith Engineering. Submissions can be shared via a secure survey or directly via email to deanship@queensu.ca. 

More information about Smith Engineering, including its strategic plan and the Reimagining Engineering Education initiative, is available on the faculty’s website.

Information about the search process and future updates will be available on the Provost's Office website.