| Name | Affiliation | Representing (selected by) | Term Expires (July) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khayat, Kamal | Office of Sponsored Programs | Administration (Provost) | N/A |
| Mormile, Melanie | Biological Science | Faculty (Faculty Senate) | 2026 |
| Chen, Genda-CHAIR | Civil, Arch & Environ Engr | Faculty (Faculty Senate) | 2025 |
| Smith, Joseph | Chemical Engineering | Faculty (Faculty Senate) | 2025 |
| Krishnamurthy, K. | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Faculty (Faculty Senate) | 2025 |
| McManus, John | History Political Science | Faculty (Faculty Senate) | 2026 |
| Bo, Rui | Electrical and Computer Eng | Faculty (Faculty Senate) | 2026 |
Committee Bylaws
This committee, in conjunction with Technology Transfer and Economic Development, is concerned with the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures related to intellectual property. It reviews and makes recommendations to the Faculty Senate, Chancellor, and Provost on patent and copyright matters.
The committee consists of seven (7) members, of which six (6) are faculty members elected by the Faculty Senate and one (1) is an administrative member appointed annually by the Provost, which can be the Director of Technology Transfer and Economic Development or its proxy. The faculty members shall serve for two (2) years, with three (3) members elected each year. The committee shall be chaired by a faculty member. Priority for nominated members should be those with patent and/or copyright experience and appropriate representation from engineering, liberal arts, management, and science academic disciplines.
Submit Referrals
Faculty may submit requests to the Committee to address topics that arise and fall under their purview. You may submit any such requests, or any relevant information, to the committee using the link below.