Mark Trodden has been named dean of the School of Arts & Sciences and the Thomas S. Gates Jr. Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, effective June 1. The announcement was made today by Penn President J. Larry Jameson and Provost John L. Jackson Jr.
“Dr. Trodden is a distinguished physicist, accomplished academic leader, and deeply respected member of the Penn community, and brings extraordinary breadth and depth of experience to one of the University’s most vital academic enterprises,” said Jameson. “In his previous roles at Penn, Dr. Trodden has earned wide admiration for his principled leadership, collaborative spirit, and ability to navigate the intersection of research excellence, educational mission, and institutional stewardship. His experience, judgment, and vision made him the clear and compelling choice to lead the School into its next era. He brings a deep understanding of the School’s distinctive landscape, a respect for its wide-ranging strengths, and a forward-looking vision for its continued excellence.”
Trodden currently serves as associate dean for the natural sciences and the Fay R. and Eugene L. Langberg Professor of Physics in the School of Arts & Sciences. A faculty member since 2009, he is co-director of the Center for Particle Cosmology and previously chaired the Department of Physics and Astronomy from 2014 to 2022.
Read the full announcement here.