Dean, College of Science

We are pleased to announce that the Rochester Institute of Technology has named Dr. André Hudson as its Dean of the College of Science, effective May 1, 2023. 

Hudson joined RIT’s faculty in 2008 and later became head of the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences (GSoLS). He is an active researcher, teacher, and mentor. Hudson served as interim Dean of the College of Science since August of 2022, before being selected as the permanent dean. 

Hudson’s leadership experience includes service on numerous school, college, and institute committees, including the GSoLS Curriculum Committee, the College of Science Faculty Evaluation and Development Committee, which he has chaired since 2014, and the RIT Isaac L. Jordan Faculty Pluralism Award Selection Committee, which he has chaired since 2013. 

Hudson received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Virginia Union University. In 2006, he received his Ph.D. from Rutgers University, focusing on the biochemistry and metabolism of amino acids.

Read the full press release here. 

This search was led by Greg Esposito, with Amy Gillespie, and Victoria Castillo.