University Research Council
The University Research Council (URC) provides advice and assistance to the Vice President for Research on the development of research, research planning and research policy. The URC reports to the Vice President for Research.
The URC is an advisory body that may consider any matter of policy and procedures regarding university research. The Council may make recommendations on the manner by which research is initiated and conducted in support of the primary teaching function of the university.
2023 Research Enterprise Highlights
Members include the research deans from each college, school and Division of Research senior administrators.
URC Members
Dr. Ann McNamara, Chair
Professor, Associate Dean for Research
Department of Visualization, Office of the Dean
College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts
Dr. Gerianne M. Alexander
Professor, Associate Vice President for Research, Research Integrity Officer
Department of Psychology
Division of Research
Dr. Jorge Alvarado (CPI Liaison)
Professor, College of Engineering
Engineering Technology
Dr. Jack Baldauf
Vice President for Research
Division of Research
Ms. Kristi Billinger
Associate Vice President for Research, Executive Director of Sponsored Research Services
Division of Research
Dr. Rodney Bowersox
Deputy Director, Senior Associate Dean for Research
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
Dr. Mike Criscitiello
Professor, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Office of the Dean
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Chendil Damodaran
Professor, Associate Dean for Research Innovation
Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
Dr. Darren DePoy
Professor, Associate Dean for Research Infrastructure
Department of Physics and Astronomy
College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Joe Elabd
Acting Vice Chancellor for Research, Acting Vice Chancellor for Engineering,
Acting Dean of the Texas A&M University College of Engineering, Acting Director of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
The Texas A&M University System
Dr. Henry Fadamiro
Associate Vice President for Research, Strategic Initiatives
Division of Research
Ms. Lesa Feldhousen, J.D.
Executive Director , Research Security and Export Controls
Division of Research
Dr. Allison Ficht
Professor, Interim Senior Associate Dean for Research
College of Medicine
Dr. Jim Fluckey
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
Department of Health and Kinesiology, Office of the Dean
College of Education and Human Development
Mr. Matt Fry, J.D.
Associate Vice President for Research, Research Infrastructure and Planning
Division of Research
Mr. Derek Halling
Interim Associate University Librarian for Research and Digital scholarship
University Libraries
Dr. Peter van Hengstum
Associate Professor, Vice President and Associate Dean
Department of Marine and Coastal Environment Science
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Dr. Amir Ibrahim
Associate Director and Chief Scientific Officer
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Dr. Jorja Kimball
Executive Director
Research Development Services, Division of Research
Dr. Chanam Lee
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
College of Architecture
Dr. Glynn S. Lunney
Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research
School of Law
Dr. Blanca Lupiani
Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Research
College of Nursing
Dr. Rajesh C. Miranda
TAMU Faculty Senate Research Committee Co-Chair
Professor, Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics
College of Engineering
Dr. Simon North
Professor and Executive Associate Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Chunlin Qin
Associate Dean for Research
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Office of the Dean
College of Dentistry
Dr. Tiffany Radcliff
Professor, Associate Dean for Research
Department of Health Policy and Management
School of Public Health
Dr. Ken Ramos
Professor and Executive Director
Institute of Biosciences and Technology
Dr. Indra K. Reddy
Interim Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President
Texas A&M Health
Dr. E. Brendan Roark
Associate Vice President for Research, Centers and Institutes Management
Division of Research
Ms. Katherine A. Rojo del Busto, J.D.
Associate Vice President for Research
Research Compliance Officer
Division of Research
Ms. Annette L. Shenkir
Associate Vice President for Research
Division of Research
Dr. Michelle M. Taylor-Robinson
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
Department of Political Science, Office of the Dean
The Bush School of Government and Public Service
Dr. Fuhui Tong
Associate Provost and Dean
Graduate & Professional Studies
Dr. Mike Withers
Associate Dean for Research
Department of Accounting, Office of the Dean
Mays Business School
Dr. Vladislav V. Yakovlev
TAMU Faculty Senate Research Committee Chair
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
College of Engineering