05/20/2026
SDSU's College of Engineering is proud to share that Professor George Youssef has been named the next Zahn Professor of Creativity and Innovation. In this role, he will join the ZIP Launchpad as Professor-in-Residence, advancing innovation and entrepreneurship while creating new opportunities for students and faculty to collaborate, design, and think differently.
Youssef plans to expand mentorship for researchers navigating intellectual property, introduce interdisciplinary design challenges, and bring design thinking into general education classrooms. His appointment, supported by the Moxie Foundation, reflects SDSU’s commitment to empowering bold ideas and real-world impact. Join us in congratulating him and follow along as this work takes shape.