Mark Somerville is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in academia.

He holds a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Additionally, Mark earned a Master of Arts in Physics from the renowned University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Liberal Arts from The University of Texas at Austin.

Mark's professional journey has seen him take on various key roles at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, including serving as the Dean of Faculty, Provost, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Physics, Interim Provost, Special Advisor to the Provost, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Development, and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Curricular Innovation.

Before his tenure at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Mark was a Sabbatical Visitor in the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Tu Delft and an Assistant Professor of Physics at Vassar College.

His expertise in electrical engineering and physics, coupled with his leadership experience in academic institutions, showcases his commitment to education and innovation.