Research and Innovation

Research and Innovation

The Division for Research and Innovation is dedicated to fostering academic research, national research centers, and cross-cutting research initiatives, while also supporting associated organizations and infrastructure.

At Stevens, the pursuit of creative and entrepreneurial research is fundamental to our mission. A key focus of the Vice Provost for Research & Innovation is to cultivate communities centered around specific research areas. These communities are united by a shared objective, transcending departmental and school boundaries, and serve as the foundation of our extensive research endeavors, which are prioritized at the institutional level. Central to the research environment at Stevens are the principles of inventiveness, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Our learning environment encourages collaboration among students, faculty, and partners from government and industry, guiding projects from conception to market realization. We actively support and incentivize the development and sustainability of cross-disciplinary clusters within these communities, facilitating integrated research and technology development and commercialization efforts.

Dr. Edmund “Ed” Synakowski

Vice Provost for Research and Innovation

Ed SynakowskiDr. Edmund “Ed” Synakowski serves as the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation. In addition, he holds a joint professorship in the Department of Physics and the School of Systems and Enterprises. He and his office work in partnership with the schools to continue building the university’s thriving research and innovation enterprise. Dr. Synakowski previously served as Vice President for Research at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), and as Vice President for Research and Economic Development at the University of Wyoming. In both universities, he served as a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Earlier in his career, he served as the Associate Director of Science for Fusion Energy Sciences at the U.S. Department of Energy. Dr. Synakowski directed the Fusion Energy Program at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 2006–2009 and served as a researcher, and then research program leader at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory from 1988–2005. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) and the UK’s Institute of Physics and has received awards for excellence in plasma physics research from the APS and Princeton University.

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TERRIFIC

TERRIFIC is a monthly program designed to keep the Stevens research community informed with updates, training, and refreshers on key topics. Sessions feature guest speakers from various offices.

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Sponsored Programs

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), an integral unit within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, is dedicated to the administration of externally sponsored programs at Stevens. Our mission is to navigate, support, and oversee the lifecycle of externally funded initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal, state, university, and sponsor regulations, terms, and conditions.

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Research Integrity & Compliance

Our mission is to provide unwavering support for research endeavors at Stevens Institute of Technology, collaborating closely with researchers to ensure that all research activities align with federal and state regulations. Our commitment is to cultivate an environment of compliance that upholds the highest ethical standards without hindering the seamless progression of the research process. By doing so, we aim to facilitate a research landscape that not only adheres to regulatory requirements but also fosters innovation and academic excellence.

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Technology Commercialization & New Ventures

The Office of Technology Commercialization & New Ventures at Stevens fosters entrepreneurship, manages intellectual property, and supports technology commercialization. Serving as a one-stop shop, we aid faculty, researchers, students in starting companies and identifying market opportunities. We provide guidance, incentives, and assistance in developing, protecting, and deploying ideas and inventions, while promoting innovation and driving change in education and infrastructure.

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Electronic Research Administration

To empower and support research innovation, our mission is to seamlessly integrate, optimize, and enhance the eRA system, ensuring its robust functionality and accessibility for end-users. We strive to provide expert technical support, comprehensive training, and efficient issue resolution, fostering a collaborative environment between research administration offices and the university's IT function.

Stevens Research Ecosystem

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