The University of North Texas College of Information has named Kinshuk, who goes by a single name, as its new dean. Kinshuk is formerly the associate dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. His appointment will be effective from 15 August 2016.

Dr. Kinshuk brings with him great leadership and research experience,” said Finley Graves, provost and vice president for academic affairs at UNT. “We look forward to Dr. Kinshuk working with our faculty to articulate a clear vision for the future of the College of Information.”

• Since 2010, Kinshuk served as an associate dean at Athabasca University, where he helped lead the Faculty of Science and Technology. While in that role, he helped facilitate new graduate programs, gained external research funding, developed strategies for student recruitment and promoted senior students and alumni to serve as mentors for new students.

• Kinshuk also served as Industrial Research Chair in Adaptivity and Personalization in Informatics for the National Science and Engineering Council of Canada.

• The native of Kota, India, Kinshuk received his doctoral degree from De Montfort University in England, a master of science in mechanical computer aided engineering from Strathclyde University in Scotland and a bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical) from University of Rajasthan in India.