Leadership and Teams

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The highest authority is the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, who also fulfills the role of Director of the School of Engineering.

Dean

Dean Loreto Valenzuela is the first woman to assume the position in the 130-year history of our School of Engineering.

Vice-dean office

The Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering is Professor Miguel Torres, of the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Academic Secretary

This role is filled by a Full or Associate Professor from the School of Engineering who is selected through a Rector’s decree, considering proposals given by the Director for the School of Engineering.

Offices

The School of Engineering is comprised of nine Offices.

Department Directors

Each of the ten departments within the School of Engineering is led by a director chosen through a vote among professors. Each director is responsible for representing and administering the organization of their respective department.

School Board

As the highest collegiate authority, the School Board meets weekly to fulfill responsibilities such as approving general School policies and activities, as well as defining development plans.