University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Alison Lewis is now the first female Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (EBE).
According to the University’s Pat Lucas, Lewis had previously served as a senior lecturer, head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, and a Professor of Chemical Engineering.
Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price spoke of Lewis’ ability to tackle inequality and open doors for black South Africans.
“She championed transformation initiatives by establishing four new academic posts in the department of Chemical Engineering, three of which have been filled by black South Africans,” he said.
Lewis is expected to begin her tenure on 1 June.
According to the University’s Pat Lucas, Lewis had previously served as a senior lecturer, head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, and a Professor of Chemical Engineering.
Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price spoke of Lewis’ ability to tackle inequality and open doors for black South Africans.
“She championed transformation initiatives by establishing four new academic posts in the department of Chemical Engineering, three of which have been filled by black South Africans,” he said.
Lewis is expected to begin her tenure on 1 June.
