Patrick M. Gunsch
Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
Executive Director, Master of Engineering Management Program
Bio
Pat serves as Executive Director of Duke's prestigious Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Program, which develops early career professionals into technical leaders and innovators.
Prior to leading MEM, Pat was Managing Director of Duke’s Engineering Master’s Programs. Pat brings to Duke extensive industry experience in technical and business leadership roles, having worked in multiple industries including tech, research, manufacturing, construction, and consulting. Pat led a consulting business and also served as Senior Director at RTI International, a leading research institute, overseeing infrastructure services and capital planning. Additional professional experiences include work in corporate finance, strategic planning, tech transfer, project management, product management, engineering, and sustainability.
rnPat holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. Pat is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of North Carolina.
Education
- B.S.C.E. Purdue University, 1996
- M.B.A. University of Texas, Austin, 2002
Positions
- Executive In Residence in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
- Executive Director of the Master of Engineering Management Program