Research & Economic Development

Zhanjiang (John) Liu, PhD, Vice President for Research
Derryberry Hall, Room 305
johnliu@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3897

Co-chairs Tech's grand challenge, Rural Reimagined
Directs the Tennessee Center for Rural Innovation
Helps guide economic development activities for the region, state of Tennessee, and the nation

Neal Hunt, Assistant VP for Research Administration
Derryberry Hall, Room 128
nhunt@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3202

Manages daily operations and clients for the Tennessee Center for Rural Innovation
Coordinates on-campus Eagle Works Innovation and Entrepreneurship activities

Communicates potential funding opportunities to appropriate faculty
Facilitates/initiates the protection of intellectual property and technology transfers
Coordinates award report submission and compliance review for budget adjustments
Provides support for revisions, extensions, and policy/regulatory issues
Provides assistance in CITI training
Performs Visual Compliance checks
Provides pre-award budget development support

Kelly Kiger, Pre-Award Specialist
Derryberry Hall, Room 128
kkiger@tntech.edu
(931) 372-6587

Lettie Collier, Office Manager, Center for Rural Innovation
Derryberry Hall, Room 304
lcollier@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3306

Bethany Jones, Post-Award Coordinator
Derryberry Hall, Room 155
bjjones@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3901

Rasma Motykowsk, Post-Award Specialist
Derryberry Hall, Room 155
rmotykowski@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3758

Charmian Leong, Interim Director, Research Integrity and Compliance
Derryberry Hall, Room 432
cleong@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3938

Ryan Edwards, Contract Compliance Specialist
Derryberry Hall, Room 128
rjedwards@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3367

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