Research & Economic Development

Zhanjiang (John) Liu, PhD
Derryberry Hall, Room 305
johnliu@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3897

Co-chairs Tech's grand challenge, Rural Reimagined
Directs the Tennessee Center for Rural Innovation
Helps guide economic development activities for the region, state of Tennessee, and the nation

Neal Hunt, Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Derryberry Hall, Room 129
nhunt@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3202

Manages daily operations and clients for the Tennessee Center for Rural Innovation
Coordinates on-campus Eagle Works Innovation and Entrepreneurship activities

Communicates potential funding opportunities to appropriate faculty
Facilitates/initiates the protection of intellectual property and technology transfers
Coordinates award report submission and compliance review for budget adjustments
Provides support for revisions, extensions, and policy/regulatory issues
Provides assistance in CITI training
Performs Visual Compliance checks
Provides pre-award budget development support

Lettie Collier, Office Manager, Center for Rural Innovation
Derryberry Hall, Room 304
lcollier@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3306

Bethany Jones, Post-Award Coordinator
Derryberry Hall, Room 155
bjjones@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3901

Rasma Motykowsk, Post-Award Specialist
Derryberry Hall, Room 155
rmotykowski@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3758

Charmian Leong, Contract Compliance Specialist
Derryberry Hall, Room 131
cleong@tntech.edu
(931) 372-3938

Brooke Roddy, Contract Compliance Specialist
Derryberry Hall, Room 131
broddy@tntech.edu
(931) 372-6587

Staff