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New Energy Post for Donald Paul

Donald L. Paul has been appointed executive director of the USC Energy Institute and holder of the William M. Keck Chair in Energy Resources.

Created in 2008, the Energy Institute creates a USC-based framework to support and expand opportunities in energy-related research, education and public policy development.

The institute reports to Randolph Hall, vice provost for research advancement. Its managing director will continue to be Mark Bernstein, professor of political science at USC College.

Before accepting this position, Paul served as senior adviser to the provost, helping to shape the university’s larger efforts in the areas of energy and technology. He advised faculty, deans and the provost’s office on strategies to expand energy research and education at USC and to effectively engage the emerging opportunities in the public and private sector.

Before coming to USC, Paul had a distinguished career at Chevron, retiring as the corporation’s vice president and chief technology officer.

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