Indrajeet Chaubey Named Next U of A Provost

Indrajeet Chaubey has been selected as the U of A's next provost and executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2025. Chaubey will succeed Terry Martin, who will return to a full-time faculty position in the College of Engineering. 

"I'm pleased to appoint Dr. Chaubey as provost and welcome him back to the University of Arkansas," said Chancellor Charles Robinson. "His extensive leadership experience in higher education and his track record of advancing student success, research and faculty excellence make him exceptionally well suited for this role. Throughout his career, he has led transformative initiatives that have strengthened academic programs and research capabilities. I am confident he will bring that same visionary leadership to this role." 

Chaubey comes to the U of A from the University of Connecticut, where he has served as dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources and director of the Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station since 2019. During his tenure at UConn, Chaubey has overseen record enrollment of both undergraduate and graduate students, a 67% increase in scholarship funding provided by the college, a doubling of external research funding and the creation of multiple degree programs. He previously held faculty and administrative positions at Purdue University from 2007-2019 and the U of A from 2000-2006. 

"I am honored to return to the University of Arkansas as its next provost," Chaubey said. "I am grateful to Chancellor Robinson for this opportunity and excited to work alongside faculty, staff, students and university leadership to advance the university's mission. The U of A has a strong foundation in academic excellence, research and service, and I look forward to helping propel it to even greater heights."  

A widely respected expert in the field of hydrology and water quality, Chaubey's research focuses on how watershed management strategies impact water availability, water quality, crop production and ecosystem sustainability. He has published more than 160 peer-reviewed articles and received over $40 million in funding for his research.   

Chaubey earned his doctorate in biosystems engineering from Oklahoma State University. He also holds a master's degree in biological and agricultural engineering from the U of A and a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from the University of Allahabad in India. 

"I want to thank search committee chair, J.F. Meullenet, and the committee for helping us find the right person for this role," Robinson said.  

"I'm also very grateful for having the opportunity to work with Dr. Terry Martin through the years. I want to thank him for his outstanding service and leadership as provost, as well as his dedication to the University of Arkansas over the past 40 years." 

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