# Hinrich Eylers, PhD

Vice Provost of Doctoral Studies and Academic Operations

College of Doctoral Studies 

1. Biography
2. Teaching
3. Industry Experience
4. Media
Biography
## 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.   

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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

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.

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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

Teaching
## Teaching experience:

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

Industry Experience
## 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)
Media
## Media

- [Five Simple Ways Family and Friends Can Help Doctoral Students Succeed](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/five-simple-ways-family-friends-can-help-doctoral-students-eylers/)
- [Scholarly Best Practices and Content Development](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/scholarly-best-practices-content-development-hinrich-eylers/)
- [Seven Doctoral Behaviors Anyone Can Benefit From](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/seven-doctoral-behaviors-anyone-can-benefit-from-hinrich-eylers/)

- [Get Mentally Fit with Critical Thinking](/blog/get-mentally-fit-with-critical-thinking.html) — University Life | July 24, 2023 • 6 minutes

- [University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies holds second annual colloquium supporting doctoral students](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-college-of-doctoral-studies-holds-second-annual-colloquium.html) — Press Release | May 22, 2023 • 2 minutes

- [University of Phoenix releases new issue of its Journal of Leadership Studies](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-releases-new-issue-of-its-journal-of-leade.html) — Press Release | February 17, 2023 • 3 minutes

- [University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces annual Knowledge Without Borders Summit](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-college-of-doctoral-studies-announces-annu.html) — Press Release | October 07, 2022 • 4 minute read

- [University of Phoenix releases Winter 2022 issue of its Journal of Leadership Studies](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-releases-winter-2022-issue-of-its-journal-.html) — Press Release | March 21, 2022 • 3 minute read

- [University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Releases Special COVID-19 Edition of the Phoenix Scholar Academic Journal - University of Phoenix](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-college-of-doctoral-studies-releases-special-covid-19-edition-of-the-phoenix-scholar-academic-journal.html) — Press Release | April 22, 2021 • 2 minute read
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