University Advisory Research Committee (UARC)

Mission

The University Advisory Research Council (UARC) provides advice and assistance to the Vice President for Research & Innovation (VPR) concerning the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Research Enterprise, provides advocacy to the areas supporting the research processes beyond the Division of Research & Innovation, but not limited to research development, planning, and policy. The UARC reports to the Vice President for Research.

UARC VICE CHAIR

Erick Kitenge 
Associate Professor
College of Business

UARC SECRETARY

Jasmine Hamilton
Associate Professor
School of Public and Allied Health

Shahin Shafiee
Assistant Professor
College of Engineering

Jianren Zhou
Professor
College of Engineering

Xiangfang Li
Associate Professor
College of Engineering

Cajetan Akujuobi
Professor
College of Engineering

 Solomon Osho
Associate Professor
College of Business

Rania Labib
Assistant Professor
School of Architecture

Tiffany Thomas
Assistant Professor
School of Architecture

Andrea McDonald
Assistant Professor
School of Public & Allied Health

Beverly Sande
Associate Professor
College of Education

Jerrel Moore
Assistant Professor
College of Education

Ali Fares
Endowed Professor
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Erdogan Memili
Professor & Executive Associate Director
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Jayant Lohakare
Research Professor
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Daniel Pardo
Assistant Professor
College of Arts & Sciences

Malachi Crawford
Associate Professor
College of Arts & Sciences

Indika Wickramasinghe
Associate Professor
College of Arts & Sciences

Sherill Morris-Francis
Assistant Professor
College of Juvenile Justice

Vanessa Monroe
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing

Shannon Chopp
Adjunct Instructor
College of Nursing

Britine Perkins
Assistant Professor
College of Education
Faculty Senate

VACANT
TITLE
COLLEGE/ SCHOOL
Staff Council

Jacek Jonca-Jasinsk
Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation

Ramaswamy Krishnamoorthi
Executive Director of  Research & Innovation Administration
Research & Innovation

Sunjay Bali
Executive Director of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
Research & Innovation

Shamala Scott
Director of Research Grants & Contracts
Research & Innovation

Click below to view the Bylaws of the University Advisory Research Council, detailing its governance, membership, and operational procedures.

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