Promod Vohra is dean of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University.
A strong advocate of experiential and technology-based learning, he considers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education a critical issue, something every educator at all levels should be concerned about.
Vohra is committed to increasing high school students’ awareness of careers in engineering and technology. He encourages productive partnerships among high schools, community colleges, universities, industries, and community-based organizations to improve and re-engineer technical education.
As dean, Vohra has brought in more than $50 million in resources for faculty and students to engage in meaningful research. He supports industry partnership and is committed to making the educational system functional and practical.