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Utah State names Deepak Keshwani associate dean
His earlier roles at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln included leading undergraduate programs and overseeing academic pathways and learner engagement.
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Anushka Pathak - Thu, 15, Jan 2026
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Deepak Keshwani / Courtesy: Utah State University (USU)
The Utah State University (USU) College of Engineering has appointed Indian American educator and researcher Deepak Keshwani as associate dean for academic programs.
He will also serve as a tenured professor in the Department of Biological Engineering, starting Feb. 1.
Keshwani joins Utah State University from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he served as interim associate dean for academic pathways and graduate education in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, alongside his role as associate professor of biological systems engineering.
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His previous responsibilities at the university included serving as director of undergraduate programs and interim director for academic pathways and learner engagement.
“I am excited to join USU's College of Engineering in a time of transformation and growth,” Keshwani said. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the students, staff, and faculty and help cultivate a distinctive engineering education experience that is relevant and accessible to learners in Utah and beyond.”
“Following an extensive national search, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Deepak Keshwani to lead our academic programs,” said David Jones, dean of the College of Engineering. “His proven leadership and experience in academic administration make him exceptionally well-suited for this pivotal role.”
In his new role, Keshwani will oversee academic programs while drawing on experience in program evaluation, accreditation processes, and instruction across multiple levels, from introductory courses to senior capstone design
At Nebraska, he was involved in developing and implementing large-scale student success initiatives aligned with institutional growth.
Keshwani earned a doctorate in biological and agricultural engineering, with a minor in mathematics, from North Carolina State University. He holds both master’s and bachelor’s degrees in biological systems engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
His research portfolio includes more than US$4.3 million in secured funding, including US$1.6 million as lead investigator, with work spanning biological systems modeling, educational innovation, and student success.
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