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Our Team

Drexel Applied Innovation consists of three teams Intellectual Property & Agreements, Industry Engagement and Entrepreneurial Development. Drexel Applied Innovation’s mission is to expand the impact of Drexel research through technology transfer. The Vice Provost for Innovation works closely with Drexel’s senior leadership to design and implement the University’s future innovation ecosystem.

Staff


Shintaro Kaido

Shintaro Kaido

Vice Provost for Innovation & Executive Director, Drexel Applied Innovation
shintaro.kaido@drexel.edu

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Robert McGrath, PhD

Sr. Associate Vice Provost for IP & Agreements (Intellectual Property & Agreements lead)
robert.b.mcgrath@drexel.edu

Tanvi Muni

Tanvi Muni, PhD

Licensing Manager
tanvi.muni@drexel.edu

Elizabeth Poppert

Elizabeth N. Poppert, PhD

Licensing Manager
lizpoppert@drexel.edu

Ravi Raghani

Ravi Raghani, PhD

Licensing Manager
ravi.michael.raghani@drexel.edu

Sue Rhoades

Sue Rhoades

Industry Engagement Manager (Industry Engagement lead)
sue.rhoades@drexel.edu

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Lillie Rukenstein

Entrepreneurial Community Manager
lillian.rukenstein@drexel.edu

Chelsea Samuelson

Chelsea Samuelson

Director, Startup Funding Programs
chelsea.jane.samuelson@drexel.edu

Theresa Torres

Theresa Torres

Industry Marketing Analyst
tcanamucio@drexel.edu