Lucy Flesch

Lucy Flesch is the Frederick L. Hovde Dean of the College of Science at Purdue University and Professor of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. An accomplished geophysicist, her research explores how interactions between the Earth’s crust and mantle drive continental deformation, integrating geodetic, geologic, and seismic data. Since becoming dean in 2023, she has led strategic faculty recruitment, fostered interdisciplinary partnerships, and launched initiatives that elevate the College’s global reputation for research, learning and innovation.