Peter E. Crouch, Ph.D.

Dr. Peter E. Crouch has been Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa since 2006. In addition to its mission of providing an outstanding undergraduate program in engineering — something about which Crouch is passionate — the College's vision includes being recognized with the Pacific Rim for its unique and distinctive characteristics emanating from its roots in the Hawaiian and Pacific Island communities, its oceanic environment and its East-meets-West location. Dr. Crouch is also currently a member of: the Hawaii Science and Technology Council; the CAMS External Advisory Board, Idaho National Laboratory; and the K-12 Advisory Board for the American Society for Engineering Education Dean's Council.

Previously, Dr. Crouch's distinguished background as an administrator, educator and scholar includes serving as Vice Provost for Global Engagement at Arizona State University. He was also Dean of ASU's esteemed Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering for over a decade. Under his leadership, the school rose to be included among the country's top 50 engineering programs, as ranked by US News and World Report. Also during his tenure, graduate and undergraduate enrollment increased, 160 new faculty members were added, partnerships with top high tech companies were formed and over 20 research projects — accounting for almost $100 million in research expenditures — were funded. Prior to becoming Dean, Crouch was Chair of ASU's Electrical Engineering Department and taught for eight years in the mathematics and engineering departments.

Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, Dr. Crouch has authored two books and more than 100 archival, journal and refereed publications. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Sciences and an M.A. in Control Theory from Warwick University in England as well as a B.A. in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University.