For over 100 years, the University of Dayton has been at the forefront of advanced research. And with more than $90 million in sponsored engineering research, rigorous academic investigation through our centers and institutes and partnerships within the Dayton community and around the globe, it continues to pave the way to a better world. The University of Dayton is No. 1 among Catholic universities in sponsored engineering and development, and our research volume has more than doubled in the… Show more For over 100 years, the University of Dayton has been at the forefront of advanced research. And with more than $90 million in sponsored engineering research, rigorous academic investigation through our centers and institutes and partnerships within the Dayton community and around the globe, it continues to pave the way to a better world. The University of Dayton is No. 1 among Catholic universities in sponsored engineering and development, and our research volume has more than doubled in the last decade. It's campus is home to the University of Dayton Research Institute, a research-and-development enterprise that has been solving challenging technological problems for more than 50 years. With more than 450 full-time researchers and support staff who work side by side with graduate and undergraduate students, UDRI is an international model for top research institutes.• Lead the highly skilled technical and administrative staff of the Research Institute to solve problems and create new technologies for industry and government customers on budget and on time.• Support the success of faculty researchers through training, resources and administrative support.• Responsible for all pre- and post-award administration of research including accounting.• Represent the University's interests with government and economic development organizations at the local, state and federal levels. Show less

The University of Dayton Research Institute is a national leader in scientific and engineering research. UDRI also contributes to the University’s academic mission through the involvement of students and faculty. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI has performed more than $1.5 billion to date. Since 2004, UDRI has been ranked number two in the nation among all colleges and universities for federal- and industry-funded materials research, according to the… Show more The University of Dayton Research Institute is a national leader in scientific and engineering research. UDRI also contributes to the University’s academic mission through the involvement of students and faculty. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton in 1956, UDRI has performed more than $1.5 billion to date. Since 2004, UDRI has been ranked number two in the nation among all colleges and universities for federal- and industry-funded materials research, according to the National Science Foundation. In Ohio, UDRI is first among nonprofit institutions receiving contracts and grants from the Department of Defense. The Institute is the recipient of three R&D 100 Awards.• Sustainably grew UDRI revenues and strengthened core research capabilities by increasing internally conducted research from 67% to over 75% of total revenues • Advanced diversification of UDRI research portfolio into tech-based economic development, manufacturing and alternative energy which now comprise 15-20% of revenues• Focused UDRI’s business development on long-term, sustainable strategies and achieved consistent, steady growth• Grew a culture of diversity that led to UDRI achieving all federal diversity goals, significantly increased participation rate of women and minorities in leadership roles and achieved best scores overall for diversity statements in the most recent Academic Climate Survey• Developed and led state and federal policy initiatives to increase support of research (over $130M)• Established state and regional government relations program to promote UD interests• Maintained level administrative or overhead costs while improving service through continuously implementing efficiency measures• Led major facilities renovations to support growth in research and create collaborative research opportunities• Frequently and successfully advocated the University’s interests to community, industry, and state and federal leaders Show less

The goal of the Committee is to develop a singular, focused, statewide strategy that will unite often disparate segments of the aerospace and aviation community, and ensure that Ohio’s already rich aerospace and aviation legacy will lead the nation for years to come.

The Aerospace Hub was created to make Dayton a magnet for aerospace entrepreneurs, innovators and business owners seeking opportunity in a live-work-play-learn environment that fosters creativity and growth.• Led the creation of Ohio's first and only surviving Hub of Innovation and Opportunity• Focused resources on sustainable objectives that combined place based and technology based economic development strategies to achieve economic development outcomes in an urban… Show more The Aerospace Hub was created to make Dayton a magnet for aerospace entrepreneurs, innovators and business owners seeking opportunity in a live-work-play-learn environment that fosters creativity and growth.• Led the creation of Ohio's first and only surviving Hub of Innovation and Opportunity• Focused resources on sustainable objectives that combined place based and technology based economic development strategies to achieve economic development outcomes in an urban environment• The Hub has led to the attraction of start-up companies and small businesses, primarily in the City's growing research park, Tech Town Show less

Awarded a highly competitive fellowship through the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science and sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers• Successfully developed and guided legislation, subsequently voted into law, to provide the Defense Department with innovative personnel management tools• Generated advocacy in the House and Senate for defense science and technology• Worked with Dayton region organizations to develop legislative… Show more Awarded a highly competitive fellowship through the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science and sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers• Successfully developed and guided legislation, subsequently voted into law, to provide the Defense Department with innovative personnel management tools• Generated advocacy in the House and Senate for defense science and technology• Worked with Dayton region organizations to develop legislative priorities in support of the AF and Wright-Patterson AFB Show less

The US Air Force's principle organization dedicated to leading the discovery, development, and integration of technologies for air, space, and cyberspace forces executing an annual budget in excess of $3B per year through nearly 6,000 employees. • Drove the technical direction of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s space power R&D program to provide enabling technologies for future space based defense systems• Formulated and directed an in-house research program consistently ranked… Show more The US Air Force's principle organization dedicated to leading the discovery, development, and integration of technologies for air, space, and cyberspace forces executing an annual budget in excess of $3B per year through nearly 6,000 employees. • Drove the technical direction of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s space power R&D program to provide enabling technologies for future space based defense systems• Formulated and directed an in-house research program consistently ranked in the division’s top two• Led all automotive related technology transfer efforts for Wright Laboratory (now AFRL Wright Site) and created strategies to establish cooperative research programs with industry• Conducted independent and collaborative research with strong publication and patent record Show less