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Research Committee

Purpose:  The Research Committee works with the Associate Vice Provost for Research to support faculty scholarship at the University. It makes recommendations to the Faculty Affairs Committee and sponsors programs to enhance scholarship.

Membership:

  • Kris Mitchener, Professor of Economics, 2023-26 (Chair)
  • Eric Tillman, Associate Provost for Research (ex officio)
  • Christian Helmers, Professor of Economics, 2023-26
  • On Shun Pak, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 2024-27
  • Kirsten Read, Associate Professor of Psychology, 2024-27
  • Meilin Chinn, Associate Professor of Philosophy, 2025-28
  • Brody Sandel, Associate Professor of Biology, 2025-28
  • Bachana Lomsadze, Associate Professor of Physics, Spring 2026-28 
  • Katia Strelnikova, Program Manager for Research (administrative support, non-voting participant)