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AUS Leadership Cabinet

Professor Kevin Mitchell

Chancellor

Professor Kevin Mitchell was appointed Chancellor in June 2019. A member of the faculty in the College of Architecture, Art and Design, Professor Mitchell has taught in the areas of beginning design, architecture, interior design and history/theory. In addition to engaging in design activity,...

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Dr. Juan Sanchez

Provost and Chief Academic Officer

As Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Juan Sanchez sets AUS’ overall academic priorities and has management responsibilities for academic affairs at the university, colleges and school.  In his role of Chief Academic Officer, he works with the deans and the faculty to sustain and advance...

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Dr. Wei Zhao

Chief Research Officer

Dr. Wei Zhao joined AUS as the Chief Research Officer in 2018, having previously been Rector (i.e., President) and Chair Professor at the University of Macau since 2008. Dr. Zhao served as the Dean of Science and Professor of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 2007 to 2008...

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Dr. Jeannette Vinke

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Jeannette Vinke currently serves as the university's Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this position, Dr. Vinke has responsibility for Finance, Human Resources, Auxiliary Operations and Information Technology.  She joined AUS in 2008 as a faculty member of the School of Business...

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