This article appeared in Catalyst Magazine, Spring 2024
Elemental Leadership
The College of Chemistry is pleased to announce the new Associate Dean of Undergraduate Affairs, Roya Maboudian. Since 1993, Roya has consistently exemplified excellence in research, teaching, service, and leadership.
Her research "aims to expand our understanding of materials, surfaces, and interfaces and to apply this knowledge to make advances in a number of technologically emerging and societally critical areas." These endeavors have resulted in significant scientific and technological breakthroughs, as well as many awards and honors.
She has also been a dedicated and effective teacher and mentor to many generations of undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars, receiving the departmental awards for Excellent in Teaching.
In addition to her academic accomplishments, Roya brings a wealth of service and leadership experience into the role. She has been involved in several campus-wide and departmental committees including the Budget and Interdepartmental Relations Committee and the Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Honors, & Financial Aid. She is also the first woman to serve as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Affairs at the College of Chemistry.
The College of Chemistry Dean, Douglas Clark calls Roya "an exceptional fit for this position" and is "confident our undergraduate students will thrive under her guidance and leadership."
We welcome Roya into this new role with open arms and great anticipation for the ways she will continue to shape Berkeley's legacy of excellence and service to undergraduates.