- Michael Tonks will transition from interim to permanent chair of MSE.
- This month, he was also selected as a Fellow of the American Nuclear Society.
- Prior to serving as interim chair, he served for two years as MSE’s associate chair.
Chair, Materials Science and Engineering Department
After a national search, Michael Tonks, Ph.D., will shed his “interim” title to become the next chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, known as MSE, and home to the Nuclear Engineering Program.
Prior to serving as interim chair in August of 2024, he served for two years as the associate department chair. He has been at the University of Florida for 9 years.
“My vision is for the department to grow as a nationally recognized engine for discovery, education and technology translation, advancing materials and nuclear science in service of Florida’s economy and the nation’s energy and security needs,” Tonks said.