Janki Patel
Manager of Strategic Research Initiatives
As Manager of Strategic Research Initiatives at Columbia Engineering, Janki collaborates with faculty, leadership, and staff to manage the research proposal lifecycle. She also oversees the SEAS Interdisciplinary Research Seed (SIRS) and SEAS Translational Acceleration Research (STAR) funding programs.
Before joining Columbia, she worked at Pratt Institute’s Office of Education Abroad & International Partnerships, where she developed global partnerships and expanded international education offerings. Janki received her Bachelor’s degree in Art History and German with honors from Rutgers University. Outside of work, she enjoys visiting local farmers' markets, reading, and practicing yoga.