Penn Engineering Research and Innovation

About Us

The School of Engineering and Applied Science (Penn Engineering) at the University of Pennsylvania is a world-class research institution that deeply embraces the research goals of the University. In the spirit of our founder, Benjamin Franklin, the research mission of Penn Engineering is not only to have the highest scholarly standards within disciplines, but also to be an international leader in interdisciplinary research across fields.

Research Contacts

Questions regarding Penn Engineering's research initiatives, research centers, seed funding programs, and other strategic research activities can be directed to:

George Pappas

George Pappas

Associate Dean for Research
Gregory Green

Gregory Green

Director of Strategic Research Initiatives

Email: gregreen@engineering.upenn.edu
Phone: 215.573.7334

Sabrina Kendrick

Program Manager, Sponsored Research and Strategic Initiatives

Email: sabkndrk@engineering.upenn.edu
Phone: 215.898.1363

For research administration, compliance, proposal submission, or award management, please contact Penn Engineering Financial Services (PEFS) | Research Services or the University’s Office of Research Services (ORS).

Corporate Engagement

All questions regarding corporate partnerships at Penn Engineering can be directed to:

Vanessa Chan

Vanessa Chan

Vice Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Email: corporate@engineering.upenn.edu

Kelsey McNeely

Executive Director for Corporate Engagement

Email: corporate@engineering.upenn.edu

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Terry Bray, Ph.D
Executive Director of Licensing, Physical Sciences and Engineering

Penn Center for Innovation
Phone: 215.898.9591 (PCI Main)

 

Email

Research and Innovation & Strategic Initiatives Office

Towne Building
Suite 125
220 S. 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6391

Additional resources regarding research funding, along with many helpful research tools and information, can be accessed via the Penn Research Portal and Penn’s Electronic Research Administration system.