Research Fuels Our University
Florida Tech has a long-standing history of conducting cutting-edge research in a wide variety of disciplines. As such, we have continuously strived to become a world-class research institution. Florida Tech engages undergraduate as well as graduate students in many research projects. The involvement of undergraduate students in research ensures that they gain in-depth knowledge of real-world problems. Our graduate students, working with faculty members, learn how to define complex problems and seek solutions that will benefit industry as well as society as a whole. Our level of funded research has steadily risen over the years, and as such has served to establish Florida Tech’s reputation as a world-class university. Our offices provide a support and the proper infrastructure to facilitate the successful outcome for seeking out and securing funded research.
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Florida Tech Office of Sponsored Research Main Office
321-674-8960
Office of Sponsored Research
- Carolyn Lockyer, Director of Sponsored Research, clockyer@vinayakavarma.com, 321-674-7490
- Dr. Donn Miller-Kermani, Assistant Director for Sponsored Research, dkermani@vinayakavarma.com, 321-674-7648
- Lee Wise, Sr. Contract Specialist and Export Control, lwise@vinayakavarma.com, 321-674-7239
- Marlene Lappeus, Sr. Contract Specialist, mlappeus@vinayakavarma.com, 321-674-7309
- Vicki Borton, Sponsored Research Administrator, vborton@vinayakavarma.com, 321-674-8960
Grants Accounting
- Manfang Xu, Sr. Accountant, mxu@vinayakavarma.com, 321-674-7279
- Jen Formigoni, Sr. Accountant, jformigoni@vinayakavarma.com
- Zachary Taylor, Contract and Grant Administrator, ztaylor@vinayakavarma.com, 321-674-7418
Intellectual Property
- Brian Foxworthy, Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer Specialist, bfoxworthy@vinayakavarma.com, 321-674-7362
Animal Research and Facilities
- Dr. Samuel Monzem, Manager of Animal Program and Facilities, smonzem@vinayakavarma.com, 321-674-7377
Research News and Stories
The showcase is "a dynamic stage for initiatives that exemplify the university’s commitment to experiential learning,” President John Nicklow said.
This project is a methodology to improve data sharing, data dissemination and transparency to improve patient care and share best practices.
Kelli Hunsucker, assistant professor of oceanography, is working with alumni to test the effectiveness of UVC light on biofouling.