Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Douglas L. Delahanty, Ph.D
Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Division of Research and Economic Development
Education
- Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Job Description
Vice President for Research and Economic Development Delahanty is responsible for expanding the university’s breakthrough research and creative endeavors, as well as enhancing economic development and quality of life locally and globally through the commercialization of discoveries and through productive relationships with local partners and businesses. The offices within the division assist faculty and staff in securing extramural funding to support their research, scholarly activity, and their instructional and public service projects. The focus is on increasing the quantity and enhancing the quality of scholarly endeavors across the university, and in establishing both private and public partnerships that elevate the research mission of the university. Vice President Delahanty oversees the Office of Sponsored Programs, the Office of Research Compliance, the Office of Technology Commercialization, the Office of Student Research, the Office of Research Development and the Office of Business Engagement.
Direct Reports
- Assistant Vice President, Research Administration, Michael A. Kavulic, Ph.D.
- Executive Director, Corporate Engagement, David Myers
- Executive Director, Sponsored Programs, Lori A. Burchard
- Director, Research Compliance, Kevin McCreary
- Director, Student Research, Ann Gosky
Contact
ddelahan@kent.edu, 330-672-2395
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