Darryll J. Pines

Darryll J. Pines has proudly served as the 34th president of the University of Maryland since July 2020. The Glenn L. Martin Professor of Aerospace Engineering, Pines has emphasized achieving excellence in all aspects of university life while creating a diverse and multicultural community that allows everyone to reach their full potential. Under his leadership, the University of Maryland instituted Fearlessly Forward, a strategic plan that commits the university to reimagining learning; taking on humanity’s grand challenges; investing in people and communities; and partnering to advance the public good. He spearheaded the creation of the Grand Challenges Grants program, under which 50 university projects received $30 million in university-sponsored grants to study and implement solutions in areas such as sustainability, literacy, and food, energy and water security. Pines also led the creation of the new Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM); and spearheaded significant investments in quantum research and development to make the College Park region the “Capital of Quantum.”