Bob Dunn

Bob Dunn is a distinguished professional currently serving as the Managing Director for various nanotechnology centers at the University of Notre Dame, including the ASCENT and EXCEL Centers, and NDnano/MIND, where responsibilities encompass business operations and human resources management. With prior experience as Vice President at IBM, Dunn has a strong background in corporate manufacturing and server technical services, as well as leadership in establishing major infrastructure projects. Dunn's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master's in Engineering Mechanics from Pennsylvania State University, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science from the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, Dunn has contributed to academia by developing and teaching engineering courses aimed at enhancing corporate effectiveness.