Donald H. Levy
The Albert A. Michelson Distinguished Service Professor in Chemistry
Vice President for Research and for National Laboratories
Don is the Vice President for Research and for National Laboratories at the University of Chicago and serves as CEO of UChicago Argonne, LLC, Vice-chairman of the Board of Governors for Argonne and a Member of the Board of Directors for Fermilab. His responsibilities include oversight of the management contracts for both Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, the Office of Technology and Intellectual Policy, the Office of University Research Administration, the Office of Research Safety, the Research Computing Center, Arete (UChicago’s research accelerator), University-Argonne research centers and all issues related to Human Subjects Research.
In addition to his responsibilities for research across the University and Argonne campuses, Don chairs the Science Policy Council, a collaboration with Argonne, Northwestern University and the University of Illinois, established in 2005 to enhance Argonne’s scientific capabilities, to strengthen the state’s technological base and workforce preparation, and to improve Illinois’ ability to compete for federal research funding.
Joseph Kanabrocki
Associate Vice President for Research Safety
Biological Safety Officer and Select Agent Responsible Official
Joe heads the University’s Office of Research Safety and serves as the Biological Safety Officer and Select Agent Responsible Official for the University. The office is charged with instilling a culture that focuses on the health and well-being of all University personnel engaged in research activities. He provides staff support to the Research Safety Policy Council and lead a Research Safety Leadership Team to assist in the development of standards and policies for review and approval. He also works closely with divisional research safety specialists, the University Environmental Health and Safety Office, the Animal Resources Center and, as appropriate, with Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and the Marine Biological Laboratory.
Michael Ludwig
Associate Vice President for Research Administration
Director, University Research Administration
As Associate Vice President for Research Administration and Director of University Research Administration, Mike leads a team of more than 25 professionals responsible for grant and contract management, research compliance, and review and institutional endorsement of all applications for sponsored funding, including clinical studies and trials and Material Transfer Agreements. The group also provides sponsored project information services and overall guidance, support, and research administration training.
Kenneth A. Olliff
Associate Vice President for Program Development
In his role as Associate Vice President for Program Development, Ken works closely with faculty and administrative leaders in the planning, initiation and management of large-scale research program initiatives and proposals. These responsibilities include collaborative University research efforts with Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Arete, the University’s research accelerator, also reports to Ken.
Tracey Quinn
Associate Vice President for National Laboratories
As Associate Vice President for National Laboratories Tracey serves as Secretary to the UChicago Argonne, LLC Board of Governors and the Fermi Research Alliance, LLC Board of Directors and has executive management responsibility for all Board support and programmatic and operational review functions for both Boards.
H. Birali Runesha
Assistant Vice President for Research Computing
Director of the Research Computing Center
As Director of Research Computing for the University of Chicago, Birali provides leadership and vision for advancing all aspects of research computing strategies at the University. He is responsible for the design, configuration, and administration of centrally managed High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems and related services across the University. His team provides advanced technical expertise, user support, advice and training and access to the University’s high performance computing facility to the research community.
Alan Thomas
Associate Vice President
Director of the University’s Center for Technology Development and Ventures
Alan has been director of UChicagoTech since its inception in 2001. He has overall responsibility for the office’s philosophy, direction, performance, operations, initiatives, policies, and relationship with faculty and University administration.