Bernstein, Melvin

Dates

• Existence: 1934

Biography

Abstract:

Mel Bernstein served as the Vice President for Arts, Sciences, engineering and technology until 2001

Mel Bernstein, who holds a doctorate in Metallurgy and Material Science, Columbia University, has a long and rich background in higher education leadership. In 2006, he was appointed Vice President for Research at the University of Maryland. Bernstein served at the Department of Homeland Security and in 2003, Bernstein created Homeland Security's Office of University Programs, where he served as its directoron until 2006. At Tufts University, from 1991 to 2001, he served as vice president for arts, sciences and engineering and dean of the faculty of arts, sciences and engineering; and professor of mechanical engineering and physics. He has also been provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at Brandeis University and provost and academic vice president and then chancellor and senior vice president at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He provided leadership from 1972 to 1987 in the full range of academic positions - from assistant professor to department chair and associate dean of engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.

Bernstein has authored or co-authored more than 150 scientific and technical papers; co-edited four books, including a widely used handbook on stainless steels; and published numerous articles and interviews on K-16 education issues. He is a much sought-after speaker, and has been cited with numerous awards and other honors across the field, most recently recognized as the Andrew Carnegie Lecturer, ASM International Golden Triangle Chapter, 2006.

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