Paul E. Gray

Paul E. Gray
14th President of
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
In office
July 1, 1980 – October 15, 1990
Preceded byJerome Wiesner
Succeeded byCharles Vest
2nd Chancellor of
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
In office
1971–1980
PresidentJerome Wiesner
Preceded byJulius A. Stratton
Succeeded byLawrence S. Bacow
Personal details
BornPaul Edward Gray
(1932-02-07)February 7, 1932
DiedSeptember 18, 2017(2017-09-18) (aged 85)
EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technology (BS, MS, DSc)
ProfessionElectrical engineering
Awards
Signature
Scientific career
FieldsElectrical engineering
InstitutionsMassachusetts Institute of Technology
ThesisThe dynamic behavior of thermoelectric devices (1960)

Paul Edward Gray (February 7, 1932 – September 18, 2017) was the 14th president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is known for his accomplishments in promoting engineering education, practice, and leadership at MIT and in the world at large.