Office for Research

The Columbia Engineering Office for Research provides comprehensive support to the members of Columbia Engineering’s research community so they can focus on what matters most: engineering for humanity. Explore how the team helps, from developing a research vision to providing administrative assistance for center-scale research initiatives.

Resources


  • Research Funding

    Explore internal, university-wide, and external sources of research support. Columbia Engineering and its research centers and initiatives offer numerous funding opportunities for researchers.

  • Pre-Award Support

    The Pre-Award team partners with departments throughout the pre-award phase, offering end-to-end support on every aspect of proposal development, from initial planning to final submission. Learn more about how we can help you navigate the complexities of proposal preparation and ensure a smooth submission process.

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    The Office for Research's Strategic Research Development team provides expert support to help faculty pursue multi-institutional, interdisciplinary, and large-scale research funding. Learn more about how we can help you.

    Research Development & Resources

  • Research Facilities

    Columbia Engineering offers cutting-edge equipment and research capabilities available to the University community, including affiliates. Learn more about available resources.

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  • Information For Partners

    The right partnerships can catalyze your research with new resources, expertise, and connections, expanding your reach and impact.

    Explore Possibilities

  • Institutes, Centers & Initiatives

    Columbia Engineering is at the forefront of research, from environmental sustainability and human health to nanotechnology and AI. Learn about how our research centers are pushing their disciplines forward.

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Meet the Office for Research Team

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Rumana Ashraf

Director of Center-Scale Pre-award Services

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Antonia Forika

Assistant Director of Event Planning and Logistics

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Efrain Gonzalez Gomez

Director of Pre-award Operations

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George Deodatis

Vice Dean for Research, School of Engineering and Applied Science; Santiago and Robertina Calatrava Family Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics; Professor of Earth and Environmental Engineering

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Sarah Naumes

Director of Strategic Research Development

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Alexis Newman

Director of Strategic Events & Programming

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Janki Patel

Manager, Strategic Research Initiatives

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Anthony Schmitt

Director of Pre-Award Services

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Jessie Taft

Associate Director, Research Center Operations

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Kyoko Thompson

Associate Director of Research Development

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Eric Vieira

Director of Strategic Collaborations