Texas A&M University-San Antonio is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Guido Verbeck as the University’s first-ever Vice President for Research. Verbeck will officially begin his role on July 1, 2026.
Verbeck is a renowned expert in mass spectrometry and instrument design, with a robust research portfolio that includes over 100 peer-reviewed publications and more than $6 million in external funding. He is currently the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Science and Mathematics and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia. In his roles, he has overseen pre- and post-award management as well as grant development and has a successful track record of engaging corporate and industry research partners. In addition, his experience with the Savannah River National Laboratory demonstrates his ability to bridge the gap between academic inquiry and real-world application. Prior to this, he was a professor at the University of North Texas.
“This is a new and important role for our institution, and we could not be more excited by the expertise and experience that Dr. Verbeck will bring to A&M-San Antonio,” said University President Salvador Hector Ochoa. “I am confident Dr. Verbeck will strengthen collaboration across campus and with key external partners, while laying the groundwork for expanded research activity and supporting the growth of our doctoral programs in the years ahead.”
Verbeck was selected among a national search for the University’s inaugural position, which will lead the development of a comprehensive research enterprise and position the University as a rising doctoral-granting institution on the path to R2 status. In his role, Verbeck will oversee the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and spearhead the growth of A&M-San Antonio's research infrastructure and expand opportunities for innovation across all disciplines.
“With the already well-established and renowned student-centric workforce development excellence that defines TAMUSA, and integration in the San Antonio, and Texas infrastructure, the future is very bright for this University,” said Verbeck. “I am very proud to help with the developing research climb, and provide a voice to the undergraduate and graduate research future.”
Verbeck, who also holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, will lead the University’s efforts to rapidly scale its research efforts and foster a culture of high-impact discovery for both faculty and students.