Shashank Priya, Ph.D.
Vice President
Administrative Support: Sydney Bongard, for appointments please email vprappts@msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: vprappts@msu.edu
All contacts: Office of Research and Innovation
Shashank Priya currently serves as Vice President for Research and Innovation at Michigan State University, where he provides visionary leadership for the institution’s research enterprise, stewarding nearly $992 million in annual research expenditures. In this role, he advances a bold strategic agenda that elevates discovery, accelerates innovation, and amplifies the university’s global impact.
The Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) serves as the catalyst for Michigan State University’s research, innovation, and creative endeavors. OR&I administers research funding with rigor and transparency, safeguards the highest standards of research integrity, and delivers comprehensive grant support services. It fosters dynamic cross-disciplinary collaboration, advances technology transfer and commercialization, and ensures regulatory excellence. Through these integrated efforts, OR&I empowers scholars to generate transformative knowledge, spark groundbreaking discoveries, and translate ideas into meaningful societal benefit.
A distinguished materials engineer and accomplished scholar with more than two decades of research leadership, Priya has driven pioneering advances in piezoelectrics, magnetoelectrics, flexible photovoltaics, and thermoelectrics. His work has not only expanded the frontiers of science but has also been successfully translated into industry applications, exemplifying innovation with impact. He is an elected Fellow of the American Ceramic Society and the National Academy of Inventors, and he continues to shape national and international research priorities in smart materials, energy harvesting, and bio-inspired systems.
Priya founded and directed the NSF I/UCRC Center for Energy Harvesting Materials and Systems and established the international Energy Harvesting Workshop—two influential platforms that have united academia, industry, and federal partners in collaborative pursuit of technological advancement and societal progress.
Committed to excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Priya is advancing Michigan State University’s research mission by strengthening infrastructure, expanding strategic partnerships, and accelerating the translation of innovative discoveries into real-world solutions that address society’s most pressing challenges.
Assistant and Associate Vice Presidents
Douglas Buhler, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation
Administrative Support: Sydney Bongard, for appointments please email vprappts@msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: buhler@msu.edu
| Unit | Primary Contact | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary research related to food, environment, water, and international projects | Douglas Buhler | 517-355-0306 |
| Training Grants and collaborations with the Graduate School | Douglas Buhler | 517-355-0306 |
| Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Water Alliance and CRIS | Douglas Buhler | 517-355-0306 |
| Uncrewed Aerial and Submersible Vehicles (“Drones”) | Douglas Buhler | 517-355-0306 |
| Administrative duties including PI Waivers and F&A Cost Exception Requests, space allocations, matches and letters of support | Douglas Buhler | 517-355-0306 |
Krista Campeau
Assistant Vice President for Research Security
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: kcampeau@msu.edu
| Unit | Primary Contact | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Export Control and Trade Sanctions | export@msu.edu | 517-432-4499 |
| Research Security Program | researchsecurity@msu.edu | 517-432-4499 |
Kay Connelly, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Operations and Strategy
Administrative Support: Sydney Bongard, for appointments please email vprappts@msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: conne166@msu.edu
| Unit | Primary Contact | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Global Impact Initiative Administration | Brooke Gallagher-Rademacher | 517-355-0306 |
Centers and Institutes Administration CIRCLE, CSTAT, ICER, IIT, IQ, RDSP and RTSF | Kay Connelly | 517-355-0306 |
| Shared Research Infrastructure, OR&I Cores, and equipment requests | Kay Connelly | 517-355-0306 |
| Grant Proposal Services and grant mentoring programs | Lauren Aerni-Flessner | 517-355-0306 |
| Institutionally Limited Proposals, Tetrad Interdisciplinary Research Funding Program | Melissa Buell | 517-432-3773 |
| Administrative duties including matches, support letters, and space allocations | Kay Connelly | 517-355-0306 |
Charles A. Hasemann, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development
Administrative Support: Marta Sinclair, for appointments please email palmer91@msu.edu
Phone: 517-884-2370
Email: haseman1@msu.edu
| Unit | Primary Contact | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| MSU Innovation Center | Charles A. Hasemann | 517-884-2373 |
| MSU Business Connect | Charles A. Hasemann | 517-884-2373 |
| MSU Technologies | Anne DiSante | 517-884-1826 |
| Axia Institute - Midland | John Hatfield | 989-423-2046 |
| Internal Funding Programs | Melissa Buell | 517-432-3773 |
| MSU Bioeconomy Institute - Lansing & Holland | Doug Heemstra | 616-395-8958 |
| MSU St. Andrews - Midland | Charles A. Hasemann | 517-884-2373 |
Laura McCabe, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research Regulatory Support
Administrative Support: Samantha Hawkins
Phone: 517-432-4500
Email: mccabel@msu.edu
| Unit | Primary Contact | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Research Regulatory Support (ORRS) | Laura McCabe | 517-432-4500 |
| Conflict Disclosures and Management (CDM) | Alisia Lamborghini | 517-884-7000 |
| Campus Animal Resources (CAR) | Danielle Ferguson | 517-353-5064 |
| Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) | 517-432-5275 | |
| Export Control & Trade Sanctions | Krista Campeau | 517-432-4499 |
| Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) | Kristen Koritnik | 517-432-5275 |
| Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) | Sandy Wilkins | 517-432-8103 |
Administration
John Albrecht, Ph.D.
Executive Director - University Research Organization (URO)
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: uro@msu.edu
| Unit | Primary Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Research Administrator, URO | Ryan McGerty | uro@msu.edu |
| Office Coordinator, URO | Shannon Dalek | uro@msu.edu |
Heather Bedevia
MAU Human Resources Director
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: bedeviah@msu.edu
| Unit | Primary Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Business Partner for Research and Innovation, CSTAT, ICER, IIT, RIO, RU4M, and Research Regulatory Support (CAR, CDM, ECTS, EHS, HRPP, IACUC) | Andrea LaForge | taberand@msu.edu |
| Human Resources Business Partner for CIRCLE, EEB, Elemental Health, QBEAM, RTSF, SPA/OSP | Tracy Halloran | hallor27@osp.msu.edu |
| Human Resources Business Partner for Axia Institute, Bioeconomy Institute, Business Connect, Innovation Center, Midland St. Andrews, MSU Technologies | Janelle Campbell | floresj4@msu.edu |
| Human Resources Coordinator for Axia Institute, Bioeconomy Institute, Business Connect, Innovation Center, Midland St. Andrews, MSU Technologies | Jenna Cornish | cornis20@msu.edu |
| Human Resources Coordinator for Research Regulatory Support (CAR, CDM, ECTS, EHS, HRPP, IACUC) | Shavaar Durk | durkshav@msu.edu |
| Human Resources Coordinator for Research and Innovation, CIRCLE, CSTAT, EEB, Elemental Health, ICER, IIT, QBEAM, RIO, RTSF, RU4M, SPA/OSP | Jennifer Pargoff | pargoffj@msu.edu |
Charles "Lee" Cox, Ph.D.
Research Integrity Officer
The Research Integrity Officer reports directly to the President with secondary responsibility to the Vice President for Research and Innovation.
Phone: 517-432-6698
Email: RIO@msu.edu
| Unit | Primary Contact | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Research Integrity Coordinator | Paula Jackson | 517-355-0306 |
| RECR Education Program Director | Greg Swain | 517-355-0306 |
John Furcean
Director of Research Technology and Compliance
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: furceanj@msu.edu
| Areas/Projects | Contact |
|---|---|
Research Technology and Software | furceanj@msu.edu |
| Research Security | researchsecurity@msu.edu |
| Regulated Research Enclave | ControlledResearchIT@msu.edu |
Brooke Gallagher-Rademacher
Chief of Staff
Administrative support: Samantha Hawkins, for appointments please email hawki379@msu.edu.
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: ori.adminsupport@msu.edu
| Unit | Primary Contact | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Operations for Bioeconomy Institute, ICER, EEB, and MSU St. Andrews | Leslie Genest | 517-355-0306 |
| Internal Grants Programs Accounting | Melissa Buell | 517-355-0306 |
| Finance Operations for Innovation Center, CSTAT, Axia Institute, OSP/CGA, and PAGM | Staci Starck | 517-355-0306 |
| Research and Innovation Finance | Cheryl Chapman | 517-355-0306 |
| RTSF Business Manager | Emily Williams | 517-355-0306 |
Lauren Aerni-Flessner, MSI
Interim Director of Communications
Faculty Resources for Communicating Research
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: aernifle@msu.edu
| Unit | Primary Contact | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Events and Special Projects Coordination, Event Accessibility | Tanya Bakija | 517-355-0306 |
| ICER Communications Manager, Research and Innovation Content Strategist | Michelle David | 517-355-0306 |
| Website Content, Web Accessibility, Newsletters, Social Media, and Digital Communications | Erik Heckel | 517-355-0306 |
Fellows
Honglei Chen, M.D., Ph.D.
MSU Research Foundation Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Academic Leadership Fellow 2023-2024
Phone: 517-353-8623
Email: chenho19@msu.edu
Jeff MacKeigan, Ph.D.
Professor Department of Pediatrics and Human Development
Senior Fellow for Research Infrastructure 2024-2026
Administrative support: Sydney Bongard, for appointments please email ORI.AdminSupport@msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: mackeig1@msu.edu
Patricia Soranno, Ph.D.
Professor Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Senior Fellow for Research Infrastructure 2024-2026
Administrative support: Sydney Bongard, for appointments please email ORI.AdminSupport@msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: soranno@msu.edu
Irving Vega, Ph.D.
Red Cedar Distinguished Professor, Translational Neuroscience
Academic Leadership Fellow 2022-2024
Phone: 517-355-0306
Email: vegaie@msu.edu