Brian Cunningham, who has been serving as MNTL interim director since August 2013, has been chosen as the Lab's director effective February 16, 2015. "An ECE alumnus, Brian’s deep understanding of nanoscience and nanotechnology and his enthusiasm about the groundbreaking innovations that will be made possible because of them, point to a very bright future for MNTL under his leadership," said College of Engineering Dean Andreas Cangellaris in a statement. "His highly-visible scholarship, his successful translation of nanophotonics innovations to technologies and devices for biosensing applications, and his multi-faceted experience in leading interdisciplinary teams on successful center activities, have made him an excellent choice for the job."