Research and Innovation Advisory Council

The Research and Innovation Advisory Council (RIAC) serves as a strategic advisory body to strengthen the collaboration between the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships and faculty stakeholders. The council provides guidance, identifies challenges and opportunities, and helps align institutional research and innovation priorities with the evolving needs of faculty.

Current Members

  • Brian Sandberg, Department of History, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Christine Malecki, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Dan McConkie, College of Law
  • Iman Salehinia, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
  • Jessica Labatte, School of Art and Design, College of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Matt Pickard, Department of Accountancy, College of Business
  • Matt Wilson, Division of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, College of Health and Human Sciences
  • Natalie Andzik, Department of Special and Early Education, College of Education
  • Osorio, Engineering and Math, University Libraries
  • Nicholas Pohlman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
  • Thomas Gilbert, Department of Chemistry, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Timothy Hagan, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Todd Reeves, Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment, College of Education
  • Richard Mocarski, Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships
  • Shay Wright, Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships

Contact Us

Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships
DeKalb, IL 60115

Phone: 815-753-1768
Email: niudivresearch@niu.edu