Ramesh, who also serves at Sacramento as special assistant to the vice president for academic affairs on information technology, has led his department through two successful visits by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) since assuming his department chairmanship in 1994. He also was special assistant to the CSUS president on information technology issues in the academic year 2003-04.

            "Dr. Ramesh brings a wealth of academic and administrative experience to the position," said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Harry Hellenbrand.

Ramesh, who will succeed engineering dean S.T. Mau in the position, said he was delighted to join CSUN and "excited about the prospects for the future of the college."

"The success of a program is evidenced in the success of its graduates," he said. "My goal is to strengthen our academic programs and foster an environment that actively engages industry, students, faculty and staff in the pursuit of a shared vision for the college."            

At Sacramento State, he spearheaded a comprehensive revision of curriculum and course offerings in his department. Other accomplishments include development of an extensive outcomes assessment plan for the university's electrical and electronic engineering program. He has built partnerships with companies such as Intel, resulting in grants, scholarships and internships for faculty and students.

            Within the prestigious Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Ramesh has taken on leadership roles such as the 2000-04 chairmanship of the 60,000-member Central Area of IEEE Region 6. He is a candidate for the 2007–08 Region 6 director-elect position.

            At work on a textbook entitled "Fiber Optic Communications" from John Wiley, Inc., Ramesh has published widely in professional journals.

            An honors graduate in electronics and communication engineering from the University of Madras, India, Ramesh earned his M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. degrees from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.