About me
Fotis Sotiropoulos, Ph.D. became VCU’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs on Aug. 1, 2021. He holds an academic appointment as professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering in the VCU College of Engineering.
In his role as provost, Dr. Sotiropoulos is responsible for creating and implementing the academic priorities for the university. He works closely with academic deans, faculty and other leadership within the university to ensure a safe, high-quality learning experience for all VCU students.
Dr. Sotiropoulos also leads faculty recruitment and retention efforts, ensuring that VCU's diverse, outstanding faculty are supported and well-prepared to serve our students' needs.
