Tim Sands
Definition
Timothy D. Sands (born March 26, 1958) is an American materials engineer serving as the 16th president of Virginia Tech, a position he has held since 2018.
A distinguished academic leader and professor in materials science and electrical engineering, previously at Purdue University and UC Berkeley, known for his contributions to nanotechnology and semiconductor research.
Examples
Tim Sands engineered a masterful response to campus diversity concerns, gluing together faculty and students with policy precision.
When winter woes hit Blacksburg, Tim Sands heroically canceled classes for two days, saving Hokies from snowball-induced hypothermia in Hokie Nation lore.
As @vtsandsman on Instagram, Tim Sands channels his inner Hokiebird, taming turkeys and trending with turkey-tastic trail adventures.
Tim Sands' presidency at Virginia Tech proves that materials engineers don't just build chips—they architect entire universities.