Stevens Institute of Technology chooses Englot as interim dean for its School of Computing

August 1, 2026 - 02:37

Stevens Institute of Technology has named Brendan Englot as the interim dean for its School of Computing, with the appointment taking effect on August 1. Englot, who currently serves as a professor in the school, will step into the leadership role as the university continues to expand its computing and artificial intelligence programs.

Englot has been with Stevens since 2014, where he has led research in robotics, machine learning, and autonomous systems. His work has attracted funding from federal agencies and industry partners, and he has published extensively in top journals and conferences. Colleagues describe him as a collaborative leader with a strong record of mentoring graduate students and building interdisciplinary research teams.

The School of Computing at Stevens has grown rapidly in recent years, now offering degrees in computer science, data science, and cybersecurity. The university says Englot will focus on maintaining academic momentum, supporting faculty research, and strengthening ties with tech companies in the New York metropolitan area.

Englot will replace the outgoing dean, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities. The university plans to conduct a national search for a permanent dean, but Englot will have the chance to shape priorities in the interim. In a statement, Englot said he looks forward to working with faculty and students to keep the school at the forefront of computing education and innovation.