Research
Contact Information
Mailing Address
51黑料
2121 Euclid Avenue
Parker Hannifin Hall, 2nd Floor
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Campus Location
Parker Hannifin Hall, 2nd Floor
2258 Euclid Avenue
Phone: 216.687.9364
Fax: 216.687.9214
University Research Council
What is the University Research Council?
The University Research Council shall consist of 16 full members, plus corresponding members. The responsibilities of the URC include (full bylaws):
- Reviewing and reporting to the faculty, deans, and the provost on all proposals for new policies or programs designed to enhance research productivity and success.
- Reviewing and recommending changes to the Vice President for Research on internal funding programs for research.
- Participating in the reviewing of proposals for internal competitions, ranking the proposals and forwarding recommendations for funding to the Vice President for Research.
Current Members of the URC
| Member Name (Function) | College/Department | Contact Information | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD (Member) | College of Law (Law) | TBD | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Collins, Cyleste (Member) | College of Health (School of Social Work) | RT 1438 687-4571 c.c.collins44@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| TBD (Member) | College of Law (Law) | TBD | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Espy, Debbie (At-Large) | College of Health (Physical Therapy) | HS 120 687-3554 d.espy@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Kumar, Sathish (At-Large) | Washkewicz College of Engineering (Computer Science) | FH 218 687-4862 s.kumar13@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Ning, Liqun (Member) | Washkewicz College of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) | FH 104H 687-2580 l.ning@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Lovell, Rachel (Member) | Levin College of Public Affairs and Education (Criminology and Sociology) | UB 363 687-4526 r.e.lovell@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Resnick, Andy (Member) | College of Arts and Sciences (Physics) | SI 121 687-2437 a.resnick@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Rubin, Eran (Member) | Monte Ahuja College of Business (Information Systems) | BU 339 687-4779 e.rubin88@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Souther, Mark (Member) | College of Arts and Sciences (History) | RT 1310 687-3970 m.souther@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Sun, Xue-Long (At-Large) | College of Arts & Sciences (Chemistry) | SI 313 687-3919 x.sun55@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Uz, Metin (Member) | Washkewicz College of Engineering (Chemical & Biomedical Engineering) | FH 455 687-3526 m.uz@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Voight, Adam (Member) | Levin College of Public Affairs and Education (Educational Studies, Research & Technology) | JH 390 687-5437 a.voight@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Wajda, Doug (Member) | College of Health (Health Sciences & Human Performance) | PE B60 687-4831 d.a.wajda@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Zhu, Fengxia | Monte Ahuja College of Business (Marketing) | BU 451 687-3682 f.zhu@csuohio.edu | Fall 2024 - Spring 2027 |
| Member Name (Function) | College/Department | Contact Information | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeBoth Foust, Kelle (Graduate Council Representative) | Graduate Council | CH 323 687-3628 k.deboth@csuohio.edu | Fall 2025-Spring 2026 |
| Member Name (Function) | College/Department | Contact Information | --- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigamanth Sridhar (Chair) | Office of Research | PH-203 687-3544 | |
| Roman Kondratov (Ex-Officio Member) | Office of Research | PH-210 687-5171 r.kondratov@csuohio.edu | |
| Yard, Joy (Administrative Coordinator) | Office of Research | PH-202 687-9364 j.yard@csuohio.edu | |
| Kocevar, Teri (Director, SPRS) | SPRS, Office of Research | PH-211 687-3675 m.kocevar@csuohio.edu | |
| Ward, Benjamin (Ex-Officio Member) | Office of Research | PH-205 687-4536 b.j.ward@csuohio.edu |
REVISED
November 2025
URC Meeting Schedule
Click here for URC Meeting Minutes (51黑料 login required).
Spring 2026 URC Meeting Schedule
| Date | Time | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | Wednesday | PH 200 |
| March 4, 2026 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm | Wednesday | PH 200 |
| March 18, 2026 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm | Wednesday | PH 200 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address
51黑料
2121 Euclid Avenue
Parker Hannifin Hall, 2nd Floor
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Campus Location
Parker Hannifin Hall, 2nd Floor
2258 Euclid Avenue
Phone: 216.687.9364
Fax: 216.687.9214