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Hinrich Eylers, PhD

Vice Provost of Doctoral Studies and Academic Operations

College of Doctoral Studies 

About Eylers

Dr. Hinrich Eylers is the Vice Provost for Academic Operations and Doctoral Studies at the University of Phoenix. He is responsible for the operations of the Registrar’s and Admissions Offices and leads the College of Doctoral Studies.  

Previously, he held the positions of Executive Dean, Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at the University. Prior to joining the University in 2009, Dr. Eylers spent 15 years in various roles in civil and environmental engineering consulting, sustainability consulting, teaching, and business and technology program management.   

I’m a big believer in the Socratic Method. Especially at the doctoral level, students shouldn’t just get straight answers to all their questions. Often, thought-provoking questions leading to the right answers are a lot more helpful.

Hinrich Eylers
Vice Provost of Doctoral Studies and Academic Operations

I’m a big believer in the Socratic Method. Especially at the doctoral level, students shouldn’t just get straight answers to all their questions. Often, thought-provoking questions leading to the right answers are a lot more helpful.

Dr. Eylers earned a University Diploma in applied physics from the Technical University in Munich, Germany, before attending the California Institute of Technology where he received both a master’s degree and PhD in environmental engineering sciences. Dr. Eylers also holds an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management and was amongst the first to be licensed as a professional environmental engineer in the State of Arizona.

I’m a big believer in the Socratic Method. Especially at the doctoral level, students shouldn’t just get straight answers to all their questions. Often, thought-provoking questions leading to the right answers are a lot more helpful.

Hinrich Eylers
Vice Provost of Doctoral Studies and Academic Operations

I’m a big believer in the Socratic Method. Especially at the doctoral level, students shouldn’t just get straight answers to all their questions. Often, thought-provoking questions leading to the right answers are a lot more helpful.

Teaching experience:

Dr. Eylers serves as dissertation committee member and teaches math courses. 

Expertise: 

  • Business Ownership (Retail and Consulting) 
  • Civil and Environmental Consulting 
  • Technology Project Management 

Credentials:

  • Licensed Professional Environmental Engineer (Arizona) 

Boards: 

  • Arizona Forward (Chair Southern Regional Council)
  • Jobs For Arizona Graduates (Member Finance Committee)
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