As an integral member of the Office of the Provost’s leadership team, Berthelot will direct the Institute’s global strategy, international education activities and engagement in research, education, and economic development. He also will collaborate with all campus units to ensure the Institute’s global efforts in education and research meet the highest standards of excellence.

“I am very honored to serve the Institute as the next vice provost for International Initiatives,” Berthelot said. “These are very exciting times for global engagement in higher education. The faculty, students and staff are truly first class at Georgia Tech, and I am confident that, together, we can be creative, bold, and have a positive impact.”

Berthelot joined the Georgia Tech mechanical engineering faculty in 1985, was promoted to associate professor in 1990 and to professor in 1996. A native of France, he has been involved with Georgia Tech-Lorraine since 1997. His main research interests are in the area of acoustic materials and ultrasonic nondestructive testing.

In announcing the appointment, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Rafael L. Bras cited Berthelot’s role in the growth of the Georgia Tech-Lorraine campus, where the mission is to support the Institute’s collaborations in higher education, research and economic development with French and EU partners.

“In recent years, Yves has been dedicated to the strategic growth and increasing international presence of Georgia Tech-Lorraine,” said Bras. “He also fully understands and supports Georgia Tech’s 25-year strategic plan and global positioning strategy, and I am very confident in his ability to move these important initiatives forward.”