Marian University Names School of Engineering Dean

Marian University has named Binh Tran founding dean of the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering. He most recently served as associate professor in the department of biomedical engineering at The Catholic University of America.

“We are extremely fortunate to welcome Dr. Tran and his family to the Marian University community and Indianapolis,” Daniel J. Elsener, president of Marian University, said. “His vast experience in engineering education and leadership are qualities that made him the ideal candidate to lead this bold vision to build another outstanding engineering school in Indiana.”

Tran will begin his role on June 1. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UC San Diego, a master’s degree from San Diego State University and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa.