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RWU Names Griffin Dean of SECCM

Robert Griffin

Robert J. Griffin

Bristol, R.I. – Roger Williams University (RWU) has chosen Robert J. Griffin, a professor of civil and environmental engineering and former interim dean of the engineering school at Rice University, as the next dean of the School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management (SECCM). 

He has more than 20 years of experience in education, academics, and engineering.

Griffin has served as Rice University’s senior associate dean, and has led efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion among the engineering school.

He has authored and co-authored more than 100 research articles in air pollution and atmospheric chemistry.