Meet Dr. Herbert Rabin, Interim Dean of the Clark School

Dr. Herbert Rabin became interim dean on July 1, 2007. He has served as associate dean of the Clark School and professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, since 1983.

He was the founding director of the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH), a program established to bridge between the University and industry, to foster the development of new technology-based companies, and to promote entrepreneurship among faculty and students.

Dr. Rabin also served as the interim dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering during 1999 and 2000. Prior to his current employment, Dr. Rabin served as deputy assistant secretary of the Navy (research, applied and space technology), 1979-83, and before that he served in a number of positions at the Naval Research Laboratory, the last of which was associate director of research with responsibility for space programs, 1971-79.

His degrees are in physics (B.S. University of Wisconsin, M.S. University of Illinois, and Ph.D. University of Maryland). Dr. Rabin is a fellow of several professional societies (American Physical Society, Optical Society of America, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics).

In addition to his work on a number of space science and technology programs, he has conducted research in the study of defect structure in solids and in nonlinear optics. He has been the recipient of a number of awards, including the Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award. Dr. Rabin has served on numerous federal and state advisory boards, panels and studies. He also has been active and a consultant to industry and as a member of corporate boards of directors.