• Mark Asta, 15-year UC Berkeley faculty, named 14th dean of College of Engineering. • Appointment announced by Chancellor Rich Lyons and Provost Ben Hermalin. • Asta will officially start July 1, 2026, after serving as interim dean. • He holds distinguished professorship and senior scientist role at Lawrence Berkeley Lab. • Asta’s background: materials science, physics, interdisciplinary PhD, alumni. • Chancellor praises Asta’s leadership, vision, commitment to excellence and innovation.

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  • Mark Asta has been named the 14th dean of UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering, effective July 1 2026. A 15‑year faculty member and distinguished materials scientist, Asta previously served as interim dean and executive associate dean, roles in which he led initiatives in materials research and departmental growth. He joined Berkeley in 2010 after stints at Sandia National Laboratories, Northwestern University, and UC Davis. Asta’s appointment follows a national search and reflects his record of leadership, research excellence, and commitment to the university’s mission. The announcement was made by Chancellor Rich Lyons and Provost Ben Hermalin.

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