UNLV Research Council

The UNLV Research Council is appointed by and serves as an advisory body to the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies to contribute to and provide advice regarding university research policies and procedures developed and implemented through the Office of Research. The council also plays an integral role in developing a strategic plan and deliverables for university research as well as to identify resource priorities.

Council Members
Chair
John Mercer

Department of Kinesiology & Nutritional Sciences
School of Allied Health Sciences
john.mercer@unlv.edu
David Ashley
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Hughes College of Engineering
Stephen Brown
Center for Business & Economic Research
Lee School of Business
Michelle Chino
Department of Environmental & Occupational Health
School of Community Health Sciences
Erin Hannon
Department of Psychology
College of Liberal Arts
Tony Henthorne
Harrah College of Hotel Administration
Todd Robinson
Department of History
College of Liberal Arts
Martin Schiller
School of Life Sciences
College of Sciences
Wanda Taylor
Department of Geoscience
College of Sciences
Mei Yang
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Hughes College of Engineering
Ex-officio Members
Oliver Hemmers
Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies
Lori Olafson
Office of Research Integrity
David Paul
Office of Sponsored Programs
Tom Piechota
Office of Interdisciplinary Research
Stan Smith
Office of Research
Tom Williams
Office of Federal Agency Initiatives