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Darryll Pines
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Pines in 2021
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| 34th President of the University of Maryland, College Park | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Wallace Loh |
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Darryll John Pines
August 28, 1964 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Children | Donovan |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley (BS) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS, PhD) |
Darryll John Pines is an American aerospace engineer and a leader in education. He is currently the president of the University of Maryland, College Park. Before becoming president, he was the dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering. He also held a special teaching position called the Glenn L. Martin professorship in aerospace engineering.
Early Life and Learning
Darryll John Pines was born in Oakland, California, on August 28, 1964. He loved learning about how things work.
He went to the University of California, Berkeley and earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Later, he continued his studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There, he earned both his master's degree (in 1988) and his Ph.D. (in 1992) in mechanical engineering.
Career Highlights
In 1995, Dr. Pines joined the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) as a professor. He taught students and shared his knowledge.
He became the dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering and served in that role for 11 years. As dean, he helped lead the engineering school. He also held the special Glenn L. Martin professorship in aerospace engineering.
On July 1, 2020, Dr. Pines became the president of the University of Maryland, College Park. He took over from the previous president, Wallace Loh. As president, he leads the entire university.
Special Recognitions
Dr. Pines has received many awards for his work. In 2019, he was chosen to be a member of the National Academy of Engineering. This is a very high honor for engineers. He was recognized for his inspiring leadership and for helping make engineering education excellent in the United States.
About His Family
Darryll Pines has a son named Donovan Pines. Donovan is a professional soccer player. He used to play for the Maryland Terrapins men's soccer team when he was in college.
