Texas A&M University names Mansoor Khan as dean of the College of Pharmacy

Mansoor Khan, PhD, has been named dean of the Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, effective June 1, 2025. Khan had been serving as interim dean since April and, prior to that, served as acting dean beginning in August 2023.

“I am humbled by this selection following a thorough vetting process,” Khan said. “It is a tremendous honor and privilege to serve this wonderful institution, whose mission is to prepare future leaders through transformative education, research and scholarship. We have outstanding PharmD and PhD students, staff and faculty colleagues who are passionate about helping this college grow, and I am excited to be part of this wonderful Pharmily.”

Since joining Texas A&M in 2015, Khan has held several key leadership roles, including vice dean of the Rangel College of Pharmacy and interim department head of pharmaceutical sciences. He has been recognized with three of the university’s highest honors: University Distinguished Professor, Regents Professor and Presidential Impact Fellow.

“With a national and international reputation in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, Dr. Khan is well-positioned to lead the Rangel College of Pharmacy into its next chapter,” said Alan Sams, provost of Texas A&M University. “I look forward to the continued impact he will bring through collaboration with faculty, staff, students and partners in research, industry and public service.”

Khan brings more than 25 years of distinguished leadership experience in academia and federal service. His expertise spans academic program development, research funding acquisition, clinical practice advancement and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Prior to joining Texas A&M, Khan spent over 11 years at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, where he served as director of product quality research and senior biomedical research scientist in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. His earlier academic appointments included roles at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and work in research and development at Novartis Pharmaceuticals in New Jersey.

Khan’s visionary leadership and commitment to excellence are poised to elevate the College of Pharmacy during a time of tremendous opportunity and growth.

“Our college has a strong presence on the Kingsville and College Station campuses, where we offer PharmD and PhD degrees,” Khan said. “We see tremendous opportunities to expand our academic programs through new degree offerings and joint degrees, not just in these two cities but across the state.

Khan said the college’s clinical practice faculty are also well-positioned to contribute to impactful scholarship.

“They do this through partnerships, co-curricular initiatives and entrustable professional activities, all grounded in interprofessional collaboration,” he said. “Our national research ranking has been steadily rising over the past several years, and our faculty are determined to bring us into the top 15 percent nationally.”

He added that the college remains focused on the people behind the progress.

“We are committed to reaching that goal while continuing to improve the experience of our students, staff and faculty. We strive to foster a thriving environment of growth, collaboration and professional fulfillment for everyone in our Pharmily.”

A licensed pharmacist, Khan earned his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from Kakatiya University and a master’s in pharmaceutical technology from Andhra University, both in India. He later earned a second master’s in pharmaceutics from Idaho State University and a doctorate in pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics from St. John’s University in New York.

“I take this opportunity to thank the search committee that included faculty, staff, students, alumni and the Texas A&M Foundation, along with the committee chair, Dr. John August, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. I would also like to thank Provost Alan Sams and Dr. Indra Reddy, search firm Korn Ferry, provost office staff and my council of dean colleagues who believed in me and provided this opportunity to serve as the dean of our wonderful college. I look forward to our continued progress,” Khan said.