blog posts CNST Founding Director Ilesanmi Adesida to be the Provost at UI May 10, 2012 8:00 amItemsThe University of Illinois has chosen a noted nanotechnology scholar as its next provost. Ilesanmi "Ade" Adesida, dean of the UI's College of Engineering, is expected to assume the post on Aug. 16, pending UI Board of Trustees approval.