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Direct engagements with industry is vital to the impact and relevance of our faculty’s research and to the college’s vitality and visibility as a preeminent research institution. Through technology transfer, innovation, economic growth, and the development of a top quality well-trained workforce, the college contributes to the mission of the University of Illinois while benefitting the citizens of Illinois and the global community.

Because rich, enduring industry partnerships are built trust and familiarity, we strongly encourage corporate researchers, scientists, recruiters, and executives to visit campus, partner with our university researchers, and interact with our students. At the College of Engineering, you can:

  • Get to know our world-class faculty and their students
  • Gain access to revolutionary technologies and unparalleled problem-solving expertise.
  • Become involved in the definition of the research priorities at the college, laboratory and/or research center levels.
  • Hire students and transplant cutting-edge knowledge and research leadership skills into your company.
If you'd like to... Then... Contact...
Explore new fields by supporting research faculty in your area of interest Browse our Summary of Engineering Research or contact the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs Andrew Alleyne
Associate Dean for Research
Learn about individual faculty research interests Faculty research interests by department Andrew Alleyne
Associate Dean for Research
Become an insider in a specific research group or department Join an affiliate program The director of the affiliate program
Collaborate as a full partner in a major research initiative Join or partner with a research center or institute The director of the research center
Support faculty, students, and facilities through a broad partnership Contact our College of Engineering Office of Advancement Laurie Talkington, Corporate Relations
Arrange for contract research at Illinois Contact the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs or the faculty you would like to work with Andrew Alleyne
Associate Dean for Research
License specific technology Contact the Office of Technology Management (OTM) The relevant technology manager or the OTM (see website)
Provide continuing education for your employees Contact the Office for Continuing Engineering Education (OCEE) Laura Miller, Director, OCEE
Recruit students and alumni Visit the Engineering Career Services (ECS) Office Julie McCartney, Sr. Recruiting Coordinator
Support higher education by making a gift Contact the Engineering Advancement Office Laurie Talkington, Corporate Relations
Innovation Leadership Advisory Board (ILAB) Visit the ILAB website for meeting summaries, presentations, and recommendations. Spyros Tseregounis, Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Programs
Develop external strategic partnerships for the College of Engineering Contact the Office of Advancement Molly M. Tracy
Associate Dean for Advancement