Professor Omar Matar to become Dean of Engineering

Professor Omar Matar has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and will start his five-year term in October 2026.

Currently the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Matar is specialised in fluid dynamics. He leads a research group focused on both fluid mechanics and immersive technologies for education, and is the co-founder of two Imperial spinout companies.

Matar told Felix, “Imperial’s Faculty of Engineering is uniquely placed to bring together engineering, science, medicine, and business to address humanity’s greatest challenges. I hope to bring inclusive leadership, shared purpose, and collaboration to ensure that Imperial remains a global powerhouse for education, discovery, and innovation. I am deeply committed to this vision and the people who will realise it, and I have an unwavering belief in Imperial’s capacity to deliver transformative impact.”

The outgoing Dean, Professor Nigel Brandon, will leave office before the end of his term to become Vice President for Corporate Engagement.