Deborah Crawford
Vice Chancellor for Research
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Administrative Coordinator: Susan Cormia
Oversees the full range of UT’s research, innovation, and economic development programs, and works to raise the university’s national and international reputation.
Brad Day
Associate Vice Chancellor
Research & Innovation Initiatives | Research Integrity & Assurance
bradday@utk.edu | Bio
Administrative Coordinator: Paula Brown
Guides the development of innovative, convergent research programming that transcends traditional disciplinary silos and cultivates the strengths and opportunities of UT faculty.
Marc Gibson
Associate Vice Chancellor
Partnerships & Economic Development
rgibso14@utk.edu | Bio
Administrative Coordinator: Donna Ford
Grows strategic partnerships and economic development activities to advance knowledge transfer to industry and create community impact.
Vasileios Maroulas
Associate Vice Chancellor
Director, AI Tennessee Initiative
vmaroula@utk.edu
Administrative Coordinator: Allie Leatherwood
Supports the strategic planning, development, and execution of UT’s AI Tennessee Initiative, focusing on transdisciplinary research, education, infrastructure, and partnership opportunities across the state and region.
Sally Morris
Associate Vice Chancellor
Research Administration
smorri41@utk.edu
Administrative Coordinator: Patricia Smith
Guides the teams who support pre- and post-award administration of the university’s sponsored projects and programs.
David Smelser
Senior Director of Innovation & Optimization
Research Administration
Identifies and operationalizes innovative and efficient research administration solutions that improve ORIED processes and services, in support of the university’s research mission and our goal of becoming a nimble and adaptable institution.
Jennifer Webster
Chief of Staff
Provides connectivity between the vice chancellor and the leadership team, and engagement with stakeholders across UT, in pursuit of shared efforts to support the university’s research enterprise.