Dr. Filippas received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece. After earning her M. S. and Ph. D. from UT Austin, she completed post-doctoral research with the Institute of Accelerating Systems and Applications in Athens, Greece. Dr. Filippas is currently the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at the VCU College of Engineering. She provides vision and leadership in achieving the College’s objectives for substantial growth in the size, quality and diversity of its undergraduate enrollment while maintaining its commitment to excellence. Focus areas include contemporary teaching and learning technologies, special degree programs with partnering academic institutions, access and inclusion and K-12 outreach.