Staff

This is a staff directory and organizational chart of people in the Office of Research.

For general inquiries, you may contact research@utdallas.edu.

  • Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, VP for Research, 972-883-2138, AD 3.208, joseph.pancrazio@utdallas.edu, vice president
  • Research Compliance, , , , ,
  • Shane Solis, Director, Research and Academic Safety, 972-883-4730, RL 1.712, shane.solis@utdallas.edu, biosafety and chemical safety committee;hazardous waste;research and academic safety;research compliance
  • Joan Wickersheim, Assistant Director, Research and Academic Safety, 972-883-7238, BSB 12.802, joan.wickersheim@utdallas.edu, biosafety and chemical safety committee;hazardous waste;research and academic safety;research compliance
  • Emily Jackson, Ph.D., Senior Safety Specialist, 972-883-5756, BSB 12.605, emily.jackson@utdallas.edu, chemical safety;controlled substances;research and academic safety;research compliance
  • Indira Placide, Safety Technician, 972-883-4744, , indira.placide@utdallas.edu, chemical safety;research and academic safety;research compliance
  • James Pharr, Safety Specialist, 972-883-5761, RL 2.742, james.pharr@utdallas.edu, biological safety;research and academic safety;research compliance
  • Weerasinghe Priyantha, Ph.D., Senior Safety Specialist, 972-883-3530, RL 1.414, priyantha@utdallas.edu, laser safety;radiation safety;radiation safety committee;research and academic safety;research compliance
  • Michelle Rinehart, Senior Safety Specialist, 972-883-4307, RL 1.416, michelle.rinehart@utdallas.edu, research and academic safety;research compliance;teaching labs
  • Layne Warren, Safety Technician, 972-883-3901, SLC 3.409, layne.warren@utdallas.edu, research and academic safety;research compliance;teaching labs
  • Kelsey Middleton, Safety Specialist, 972-883-4754, BSB 12.605, kelsey.middleton@utdallas.edu, chemical safety;research and academic safety;research compliance
  • Veena Naik, Senior Safety Specialist, 972-883-7215, BSB 12.433, Veena.Naik@utdallas.edu, biological safety;biosafety and chemical safety committee;research and academic safety;research compliance
  • Dorian Evans, Manager, Environmental & Hazardous Waste Programs, 972-883-5739, MAF 1.402, dorian.evans@utdallas.edu, controlled substances;hazardous waste;research and academic safety;research compliance
  • Chris Rash, Environmental Safety Specialist, 972-883-5748, MAF 1.402, chris.rash@utdallas.edu, hazardous waste;research and academic safety;research compliance
  • Kathan McCallister, Lab Animal Resource Center Director, 972-883-2465, RL 1.714, kathan.mccallister@utdallas.edu, lab animal resource center;research compliance
  • Steven Lucas, Facility Resources Supervisor, 972-883-6779, RL B.606, slucas@utdallas.edu, research compliance
  • Tanner Powell, Animal Technician, 972-883-5717, RL B.606, tanner.powell@utdallas.edu, research compliance
  • Bradly Woody, Animal Health Specialist, 972-883-5715, RL B.406, bradly.woody@utdallas.edu, research compliance
  • Kelly Adams, Animal Technician, 972-883-5717, RL B.606, kelly.adams@utdallas.edu, research compliance
  • Robert Woody, Animal Technician, 972-883-5717, RL B.606, rxw171730@utdallas.edu, research compliance
  • Julissa Granstaff, Animal Technician, 972-883-5720, RL B.606, julissa.granstaff@utdallas.edu, research compliance
  • Robert Willoughby, Animal Technician, 972-883-5705, RL B.602, rtw140130@utdallas.edu, research compliance
  • Lydia McInis, Animal Technician, 972-883-5717, RL B.606, lxm180007@utdallas.edu, research compliance
  • Emilio Flores, Animal Technician, 972-883-5717, , , research compliance
  • Cynthia Tralmer, IACUC Coordinator, 972-883-4597, RL 1.742, cynthia.tralmer@utdallas.edu, lab animal resource center;research compliance
  • Tyler Tornblom, LARC Coordinator, 972-883-5715, RL B.606, tyler.tornblom@utdallas.edu, research compliance
  • Amanda Boone, Associate Director, IRB, 972-883-4575, AD 3.218, amanda.boone@utdallas.edu, institutional review board;research compliance
  • Tiffani Jantz Fox, IRB Specialist, 972-883-4535, AD 3.218, tiffani.jantz@utdallas.edu, institutional review board;research compliance
  • Mary Beth Goodnight, IRB Specialist, 972-883-4595, AD 3.218, marybeth.goodnight@utdallas.edu, institutional review board;research compliance
  • Conor Wakeman, Conflict of Interest Manager, 972-883-4718, AD 3.218, conor@utdallas.edu, conflict of interest;export control;research compliance
  • Briana Wetterskog, Research Compliance Administrator, 972-883-2040, AD 3.204, briana@utdallas.edu, research compliance
  • Suzanne Head, Research Education Programs and Events Manager, 972-883-5317, AD 3.218, suzanne.e.head@utdallas.edu, research compliance;responsible conduct of research
  • Gregory Hearns, Special Events Coordinator, 972-883-3539, AD 3.202 Cube 2, Gregory.Hearns@utdallas.edu, events;research compliance
  • Tiffany Willoughby, Special Events Coordinator, 972-883-4577, AD 3.218, tiffany.willoughby@utdallas.edu, events;research compliance
  • Science and Engineering Education Center, , , , ,
  • Dr. Iolani (Lani) Connolly, Director, 972-883-4593, FN 2.002, lani.connolly@utdallas.edu, science and engineering education center
  • Patrick Michaud, Assistant Director, 972-883-4591, FN 2.302, patrick.michaud@utdallas.edu, science and engineering education center
  • Debbie Riedner, Administrative Assistant, 972-883-4570, AD 2.408, debbie.riedner@utdallas.edu, administrative support;technology commercialization
  • Rafael Martín, Associate VP for Research, 972-883-4824 , AD 3.210, rafael.martin@utdallas.edu, vice president
  • Administrative Support, , , , ,
  • Teresa Capitan, Research Office Manager, 972-883-4567, AD 3.210, teresa.capitan@utdallas.edu, administrative support
  • Vacant, Administrative Assistant, , , , administrative support
  • Sherry Mehring, Administrative Assistant, 972-883-4553, AD 3.204, sherry.mehring@utdallas.edu, administrative support
  • Adam Boyle, Accountant, 972-883-4622, AD 3.204, adam.boyle@utdallas.edu, administrative support
  • Sponsored Programs Administration, , , , ,
  • Kelly McKinney, Senior Director, 972-883-4540, AD 3.204, kellymc@utdallas.edu, post award;sponsored projects
  • Office of Sponsored Projects, , , , ,
  • Emily Lacy, Associate Director, 972-883-4572, AD 3.204, emily.lacy@utdallas.edu, sponsored projects
  • Danielle Lissberger, Grants and Contracts Specialist, 972-883-2176, AD 3.204, danielle.lissberger@utdallas.edu, sponsored projects
  • Dina Caplinger, Grants and Contracts Specialist, 972-883-2312, AD 3.204, dina.caplinger@utdallas.edu, sponsored projects
  • Rebecca Everett, Business Process Analyst, 972-883-4313, AD 3.204, rebecca.everett@utdallas.edu, sponsored projects
  • Rashida Francis, Grants and Contracts Specialist, 972-883-4513, AD 3.204, rsf150030@utdallas.edu, sponsored projects
  • Vacant, Grants and Contracts Specialist, , , , sponsored projects
  • Jill Ritter, Grants and Contracts Specialist, 972-883-4821, AD 3.204, jill.ritter@utdallas.edu, sponsored projects
  • Wendy McDonald, Grants and Contracts Specialist, 972-883-2109, AD 3.204, wxm170002@utdallas.edu, sponsored projects
  • Office of Post Award Management, , , , ,
  • Natasha Hinton, Manager of OPM Financial Reporting, 972-883-2315, AD 3.204, natasha.hinton@utdallas.edu, post award
  • William Old, Accountant, 972-883-4356, AD 3.204, william.old@utdallas.edu, post award
  • Cindy Sutton, Manager of OPM Operations, 972-883-4809, AD 3.204, csutton@utdallas.edu, post award
  • Alison Bratton, OPM Contracts and Grants Specialist, 972-883-4837, AD 3.204, alison.bratton@utdallas.edu, post award
  • Maria Morris, OPM Contracts & Grants Specialist, 972-883-4856, AD 3.204, mmorris@utdallas.edu, post award
  • Research Information Systems, , , , oris@utdallas.edu,
  • R. Gabe Cavazos, Senior Director, 972-883-4578, AD 3.210A, gabe@utdallas.edu, data management;information systems;web applications
  • Jasmine Clark, Administrative Assistant, 972-883-3529, AD 3.210, jasmine.clark@utdallas.edu, administrative support;information systems
  • Wun Chiou, Web Software Manager, 972-883-4906, AD 3.204B, wun@utdallas.edu, information systems;software;web applications;websites
  • Chris Chapman, Web Software Developer, 972-883-3937, AD 3.210, chris.chapman@utdallas.edu, information systems;websites
  • Alyssa Galganov, Web Developer, 972-883-4919, AD 3.210, alyssa.galganov@utdallas.edu, information systems;websites
  • Shukla Mukherjee, Web Developer, 972-883-3882, AD 3.210, shukla@utdallas.edu, information systems;websites
  • Cindy Nghe, Web Specialist, 972-883-3542, AD 3.210, cindy.n@utdallas.edu, information systems;websites
  • Michael Karich, Research Information Data Systems Manager, 972-883-5448, AD 3.204J, mkarich@utdallas.edu, data management;hpc;information systems
  • Akmal Ali, Technical Support Team Lead, 972-883-3544, AD 3.204K, akmal@utdallas.edu, information systems;technology support
  • Scott Erickson, Software System Specialist, 972-883-4502, AD 3.210, scott.e@utdallas.edu, information systems;technology support
  • Vacant, Software Systems Specialist II, , AD 3.210, , information systems
  • Research Core Facilities, , , , ,
  • Jimmy Gowrisanker, Director, 972-883-4587, BSB 12.562, jimmy@utdallas.edu, research core facilities
  • Vacant, Administrative Assistant, , , , research core facilities
  • Ved Prakash, Research Imaging Specialist, 972-883-3935, RL B.712, ved.prakash@utdallas.edu, research core facilities
  • Victor Martinez, Research Technologist, , , victor.martinez2@utdallas.edu, research core facilities
  • Jacob Henderson, Research Scientist, 972-883-7227, BSB 12.566, jacob.henderson1@utdallas.edu, research core facilities
  • Yeun-Hee Kim, Research Scientist, 972-883-7201, BSB 12.566, yeunhee.kim1@utdallas.edu, research core facilities
  • Huiping Jia, Research Scientist, 972-883-6649, BSB 12.566, huiping.jia@utdallas.edu, research core facilities
  • Research Facilities Operations, , , , ,
  • Kevin Masten, Director, 972-883-4682, BSB 11.601, kmasten@utdallas.edu, nserl
  • Deborah Pearson, Administrative Assistant, 972.883.5783, BSB 11.605, deborah.pearson@utdallas.edu, nserl
  • Vacant, Assistant Director, , , , nserl
  • Huey Vu, Research Facilities Operations Foreman, 972-883-5726, BSB 14.574, huey.vu@utdallas.edu, nserl
  • Mike Hoberer, Utilities Station Operator, , , michael.hoberer@utdallas.edu, nserl
  • Thang Ta, Maintenance Worker, , , thang.ta@utdallas.edu, nserl
  • Mark Douthey, Shipping Receiving Clerk, 972-883-5749, , mark.douthey@utdallas.edu, nserl
  • Kenneth Perkins, Maintenance Worker, 972-883-5726, , kenneth.perkins@utdallas.edu, nserl
  • Matthew Bass, Maintenance Worker, 972-883-5726, BSB 14.574, matthews.bass@utdallas.edu, nserl
  • Gregory Sparks, Electrician , 972-883-5726, BSB 14.574, gregory.sparks1@utdallas.edu, nserl
  • Dae Kang, HVAC Technician, , , dae.kang@utdallas.edu, nserl
  • Technology Commercialization, , , , ,
  • Brent Schultze, Director, 972-883-4589, AD 3.218, brent.schultze@utdallas.edu, technology commercialization
  • Brian Scott, Industry Contracts Manager, 972-883-4552, AD 3.204, brian.scott@utdallas.edu, sponsored projects
  • Marvin Young, Intellectual Property Manager, 972-883-4574, AD 3.218A, Marvin.Young@utdallas.edu, technology commercialization
  • Steven Lin, Licensing Associate, 972-883-4814, AD 3.218, steven.lin@utdallas.edu, technology commercialization
  • Samantha Preisser, Marketing Specialist, 972-883-4165, AD 3.218, samantha.preisser@utdallas.edu, technology commercialization
  • D'Ann Stovall, Patent Specialist, 972-883-4558, AD 3.218, d.stovall@utdallas.edu, technology commercialization
  • Rocio Gallo, Financial Analyst, 972-883-4585, AD 3.218, rocio.gallo@utdallas.edu, technology commercialization
  • Armin Shahdi, Associate Financial Analyst, 972-883-4822, AD 3.218, armin.shahdi@utdallas.edu, technology commercialization
  • Vacant, Licensing Associate, , , , technology commercialization
  • Cleanroom Research Laboratory, , , , ,
  • Wallace Martin, Associate Director, 972-883-4302, RL 1.404, wmartin@utdallas.edu, cleanroom
  • Zane Borg, Engineering Technician, 972-883-2125, RL 1.402, zane.borg@utdallas.edu, cleanroom
  • Vickie Lincoln, Program Specialist, 972-883-6608, RL 1.402, vickie.lincoln@utdallas.edu, cleanroom
  • Gordon Pollack, Process Engineer, 972-883-6627, RL 1.402, gordon.pollack@utdallas.edu, cleanroom
  • Roger Robbins, Process Engineer, 972-883-6739, RL 1.402, roger.robbins@utdallas.edu, cleanroom
  • Ronald Riekena, Engineering Technician, 972-883-4956, RL 1.402, scott.riekena@utdallas.edu, cleanroom
  • Bruce Albert, Engineering Technician, 972-883-6346, RL 1.402, bruce.albert@utdallas.edu, cleanroom
  • John Goodnight, Engineering Technician, 972-883-4117, RL 1.402, jgood@utdallas.edu, cleanroom
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship, , , , ,
  • Steve Guengerich, Executive Director, (972) 883-4924, JSOM 4.213, steveg@utdallas.edu, blackstone launchpad;innovation and entrepreneurship;venture development
  • Venture Development Center, , , , ,
  • Kim Warren, Venture Development Manager, 972-883-7157, ROC 1.202J, kim.warren@utdallas.edu, venture development
  • Blackstone Launchpad, , , , ,
  • Bryan Chambers, Program Director, 972-883-7114, PS 3.1519, bryan.chambers@utdallas.edu, blackstone launchpad
  • Sarah Crowe, Marketing Communications Manager, 972-883-3528, PS 3.1519, sarah.crowe@utdallas.edu, blackstone launchpad
  • Texas Schools Project, , , , ,
  • Gregory Branch, Director, 972-883-2377, WTC 2.104B, gregory.branch@utdallas.edu, texas schools project
  • Janie Jury, Admin Services Officer, 972-883-2555, WTC 2.103, jjury@utdallas.edu, texas schools project
  • Zhixiang (Mark) Lu, Data Manager, 972-883-5478, WTC 2.104D, zxl063000@utdallas.edu, texas schools project
  • Katie Patterson, Communications Officer, 972-883-6424, , katie.patterson@utdallas.edu, texas schools project
  • Gregory Phelan, Research Assistant, 972-883-2555, GR 2.816, gregory.phelan@utdallas.edu, texas schools project
  • John Thompson, Research Assistant, 972-883-2555, GR 2.816, jct083000@utdallas.edu, texas schools project
  • Sanaz Okhovat, Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance, 972-883-4579, AD 3.218, sanaz.okhovat@utdallas.edu, biosafety and chemical safety committee;conflict of interest;export control;institutional review board;lab animal resource center;research and academic safety;research compliance
  • Yu Xue, Research Scientist, 972-883-6410, WTC 2.212, yxx036000@utdallas.edu, texas schools project
  • Center for BrainHealth, , , , ,
  • Dr. Sandra Chapman, Founder and Chief Director, , , schapman@utdallas.edu, center for brainhealth