Thomas Poon, Ph.D., Named as 17th President of Loyola Marymount University
A tenured professor of chemistry, President-elect Poon is a nationally recognized educator, researcher, and author. His work in science education — supported by multiple NSF grants — has improved hybrid learning, increased STEM representation, and produced widely used pedagogical tools. Prior to LMU, President-elect Poon served in academic and executive roles at Pitzer College, including interim president. He earned his Ph.D. in chemistry from UCLA and his bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University.
