The droves of new Jackets arriving on campus in the Fall 2025 semester are not likely to notice the faces of the new faculty also beginning their new year or roles at Tech. Over the summer, Tech added to a myriad of different departments. Listed below are just a few of those names looking to further progress the Institute’ goal of progress and service.
Ryan Alpert – Athletics Director
Ryan Alpert was named the next Vice President and Director of Athletics at the beginning of July. Hailing from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where he served as the senior deputy athletics director and chief revenue officer for the Volunteers, Alpert is a former college athlete himself.
“Today’s announcement is a reflection of Georgia Tech’s commitment to elevating the competitive profile of our athletic programs on par with our academic profile,” said Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera on the day of the announcement. “Ryan Alpert is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who understands what it takes to build a winning culture on a strong financial foundation. He brings deep operational expertise and a clear passion for student-athlete development. We are thrilled to welcome him to Georgia Tech.”
Amanda Murdie – Dean of Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
Amanda Murdie will succeed interim dean Richard Utz, who has served in the role since April 2024, after a months-long search. Murdie served as a Regents’ Professor, Georgia Athletic Association Professor of International Affairs and as the Head of the Department of International Affairs for the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs prior to her role at the Institute.
Murdie was named the new dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts in January and officially assumed the role in June. Murdie will oversee 10 bachelor’s degrees, 14 master’s degrees and six Ph.D. programs, while applying her previous experiences to Tech’s overall goal of expanding interdisciplinary education and research in her new role.
“The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is revolutionizing what we think is possible in higher education,” said Murdie in an announcement. “The College’s faculty, staff, and students demonstrate how foundational, transformative, and limitless the liberal arts are for the overall success of the Institute. I’m thrilled to be part of such a vibrant community and excited to help guide the College.”
William Gaudelli – Dean of College of Lifetime Learning
William Gaudelli will serve as the inaugural dean of Tech’s College of Lifetime Learning. Established in September 2024, the College of Lifetime Learning is Tech’s seventh and newest college in over three decades. Here, Gaudelli will oversee the Center for 21st Century Universities, the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing, Georgia Tech Professional Education, and Georgia Tech — Savannah.
Previously serving as Senior Vice Provost for Educational Innovation and Assessment at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, as well as the Dean of the College of Education at Lehigh, Gaudelli will now oversee the scope of learning for K-12 students, working professionals and lifelong learners.
“Learning is at the heart of what it means to be human — an ongoing process of living, growing, and evolving across the lifespan,” Gaudelli said in a statement. “My lifelong commitment to advancing learning is what drew me to Georgia Tech. The opportunity to help launch a new College dedicated to learners at every stage of life is both a privilege and a personal calling. I’m thrilled to join faculty, staff, and stakeholders across the Georgia Tech community in this bold initiative to expand access to purposeful, transformative learning for all.”
Christopher Rozell – Executive Director of Neuroscience Institute
Christopher Rozell will be the first Executive Director of Tech’s new Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology and Society (INNS). Leading one of the fastest-growing majors at Tech, Rozell will be involved in organizing and driving the new program that launched this past July.
Rozell hails from an unconventional background, holding a bachelor of fine arts degree in addition to multiple engineering degrees that he works into his approach to neuroscience research. In the realm of neuroscience, Rozell is a widely recognized researcher with over 130 peer-reviewed publications and multiple patents.
“I’m excited to serve the INNS community in this next phase to build on the momentum generated across campus over many years,” said Rozell. “The brain is one of the great remaining frontiers, where discovery and innovation can unlock the future of human health and flourishing. INNS is uniquely positioned to lead in the modern interdisciplinary research necessary to address this grand challenge.”
Karie Davis-Nozemack – Interim Provost
Karie Davis-Nozemack will serve as Tech’s interim provost following the departure of previous Provost Steve W. McLaughlin, who served in the role since 2020. Effective June 1st, Davis-Nozemack will temporarily step up from her current role as Associate Provost and Executive Chief of Staff in the Office of the Provost.
As a tenured faculty member in the Scheller College of Business, Davis-Nozemack has found herself in a variety of roles, including finance, human relations and operations staff, and she has interfaced with external and internal stakeholders during her over 14 years of experience at the Institute. Davis-Nozemack has also served as Interim Associate Dean of Academic Programs in the Scheller College of Business.
Tommer Ender – Interim Director of Georgia Tech Research Institute
Tommer Ender will serve as the interim Director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and Senior Vice President for Tech, following the departure of the previous director Jim Hudgens this past June.
Coming off a record fiscal year for GTRI’s awards and revenue, totaling almost $2 billion collectively, Ender will now oversee over 3,000 employees and researchers across a myriad of disciplines. Ender is recognized as an alumnus, researcher and executive, having previously served as GTRI’s Deputy Director for Research, leading the Electronics, Optics, and Systems Directorate (EOSD), with an additional 25 years of experience focused on national security and systems engineering research.
“For the past two decades, I have had the privilege to work with GTRI’s renowned team of researchers who deliver innovative solutions to the world’s most complex issues,” said Ender in a statement. “I am humbled to have been appointed interim Director of GTRI to support our mission focused on national security, improving the human condition, serving the state of Georgia, and educating future technology leaders.”