Meet the Innovation Team

Meet the Technology Transfer Team

Michael Harold, PhD

AVP of Intellectual Property and Industrial Engagements

Rick James

Technology Commercialization Director

Joseph Jilka, PhD

 Licensing and Operations Director

Gavin Garvey, PhD, MBA

Industry Engagement Director

Chanelle Mack

Intellectual Property Director

Nelson Hawkins, Jr.

Program Manager

IP Operations

Mingwei Chen, PhD

Technology Transfer Associate

Meet the Startups Team

Haleh Ardebili, PhD

AVP of Entreprenuership and Startup Ecosystem

Darayle Canada

Startup Development Program Director

Tanushree Chatterji, PhD

Startup Development Associate Director

Meet the Business Team

Tina Blakes

Program Manager

Kimberly Moore

Administrative Assistant

Contact Us 

Email ottitb@uh.edu for general inquiries.