Scientific Director
Oversee the merit evaluation of over 25k research proposals, from a variety of scientific fields, submitted to the foundation for funding each year. Carefully review, analyze, and evaluate each proposal and considered the merits of each for funding. Collaborate closely with the scientific community to conduct peer reviews of all proposals in conjunction with active researchers in the proposed fields.• Oversee a yearly budget of $525M US, strategically designating funds for fundamental and… Show more Oversee the merit evaluation of over 25k research proposals, from a variety of scientific fields, submitted to the foundation for funding each year. Carefully review, analyze, and evaluate each proposal and considered the merits of each for funding. Collaborate closely with the scientific community to conduct peer reviews of all proposals in conjunction with active researchers in the proposed fields.• Oversee a yearly budget of $525M US, strategically designating funds for fundamental and application-oriented research.• Developed and facilitated research programs in bioenergy, global climate change, and e-science. In addition, created a program for university-industry collaboration through engineering research centers.• Skillfully developed a strategy for increasing research collaboration with the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Negotiated and implemented cooperation agreements with national and international research funding agencies, higher education, research institutions, and business enterprises. Show less