Office for Research | Columbia Engineering

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

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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. We help you identify strategic collaboration opportunities, initiate

Research Development & Resources

We help faculty sharpen your research vision, identify appropriate funding sources, and navigate the proposal process with confidence.

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Research Facilities

Learn about our cutting-edge facilities, equipment, and research capabilities.

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Research Funding

Explore internal, university-wide, and external sources of research support.

Pre-Award Support

Find help for planning and securing funding for major research initiatives.

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Centers, Initiatives & Institutes

Discover how we bring together the best minds from myriad disciplines to tackle and solve the most challenging technical problems.

Meet the Office for Research Team

Image Rumana Ashraf Director of Center-Scale Pre-award Services	Image Antonia Forika Assistant Director of Event Planning and Logistics	Image Efrain Gonzalez Director of Pre-award Operations
Image 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	Image Deema Abdel Meguid Industry Outreach and Relationships Manager	Image Sarah Naumes Director of Strategic Research Development
Image Alexis Newman Director of Strategic Events & Programming	Image Anthony Schmitt Director of Pre-Award Services	Image Jessie Taft Assistant Director of Strategic Partnerships and CAIT & CAIRFI Program Manager
Image Kyoko Thompson Associate Director of Research Development	Image Eric Vieira Director of Strategic Collaborations