Dr. Christian E. G. Przirembel

Chris Przirembel is currently the Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Clemson University. He has served at both Rutgers University and Clemson University as a faculty member and an academic administrator. At Rutgers University, Dr. Przirembel served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs before becoming the Department Head of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. Dr. Przirembel then held the position of Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at Clemson University from 1994 to 2001. While serving as Associate Dean, he also served as Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Science for one year.

As Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Dr. Przirembel serves as a member of the administrative team of the University. He has primary responsibility for the University’s funded and unfunded research programs and for coordinating the university’s involvement in regional and state economic development efforts.

Dr. Przirembel earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University.