Committees
Committees made up of faculty members and administrators, and in some cases community members, oversee research activities at The University of Texas at Austin.
Look up addresses and phone numbers for committee members in the university's directory.
- Advisory Committees
- Advisory Committee on Classified Research
Committee Charge
The Advisory Committee on Classified Research is appointed by the Vice President for Research under the provisions of the Handbook of Operating Procedures, Section 5.09. The committee is charged with (1) reviewing the classified research program for conformance with university policy and advising the President accordingly; (2) considering issues relative to the university’s policy regarding classified research and recommending changes in policy as necessary; and (3) reviewing procedures relative to classified research programs and considering infrastructure needs and administrative issues. The committee meets at least annually and is required to submit a report to the President annually on its findings relative to university policies on classified research and any recommendations for changes in those policies.
2018-2019 Advisory Committee on Classified Research Member Roster
Member Department Email Dean Appling, Ph.D. College of Natural Sciences dappling@austin.utexas.edu Luis Caffarelli, Ph.D. Mathematics caffarel@math.utexas.edu Robert Chesney, J.D. School of Law rchesney@law.utexas.edu Jim Davis, J.D. Vice President for Legal Affairs jim.davis@austin.utexas.edu John Ekerdt, Ph.D. Cockrell School of Engineering ekerdt@utexas.edu Karl Fisher, Ph.D. Applied Research Laboratories kfisher@arlut.utexas.edu Dan Jaffe, Ph.D., Ex-officio Vice President for Research dtj@austin.utexas.edu Delia Milliron, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering milliron@che.utexas.edu Tanya Paull, Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences tpaull@utexas.edu Bruce Porter, Ph.D. Computer Science porter@cs.utexas.edu Roy Schwitters, Ph.D., Chair Physics schwitters@physics.utexas.edu Daniel Stanzione, Ph.D. Texas Advanced Computing Center dan@tacc.utexas.edu Courtney Frazier Swaney Office of Sponsored Projects c_frazier@austin.utexas.edu - Laboratory Safety Advisory Committee
Committee Charge
The Committee is charged to act in an advisory and consultative capacity regarding the administration, implementation and coordination of policies and procedures for safety and environmental health in University research activities. The functions of this committee complement but do not overlap the responsibilities of the Institutional Biosafety Committee and the Radiation Safety Committee. Areas of consideration include regulatory compliance, training, inspections, hazardous materials management, waste minimization, emergency response, signage, and biological safety.
2018-2019 Laboratory Safety Advisory Committee Member Roster
Member Department Email Seth Bank, Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering sbank@ece.utexas.edu Leo Barnes, J.D. Chief Compliance Officer lbarnes@austin.utexas.edu Jennifer Brodbelt, Ph.D., Chair Chemistry jbrodbelt@cm.utexas.edu Z. Jeffrey Chen, Ph.D. Integrative Biology zjchen@austin.utexas.edu Kevin Dalby, Ph.D. College of Pharmacy dalby@austin.utexas.edu Alejandro De Lozanne, Ph.D. Physics delozanne@physics.utexas.edu John Digiovanni, Ph.D. College of Pharmacy john.digiovanni@austin.utexas.edu Jackie Dudley, Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences jdudley@austin.utexas.edu Ann Harasimowitz College of Natural Sciences ann.harasimowitz@austin.utexas.edu Julie Hayes Dell Medical School juliehayes@utexas.edu Vishwanath Iyer, Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences vishy@utexas.edu Mary Jo Kirisits, Ph.D. Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering kirisits@utexas.edu Nathaniel Lynd, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering lynd@che.utexas.edu Arumugam Manthiram, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering manth@austin.utexas.edu Shallaco McDonald Chemical Engineering smcdonald@che.utexas.edu Adrianne Rosales, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering arosales@che.utexas.edu Michael Rose, Ph.D. Chemistry mrose@cm.utexas.edu John Salsman Environmental Health & Safety john.salsman@austin.utexas.edu
- Research Committees
- Committees on Objectivity
- Committee on Objectivity in Research
Committee Charge
The Committee on Objectivity in Research advises the Vice President for Research and the Conflict of Interest Official on matters related to the implementation of the University’s policy on "Promoting Objectivity in Research by Managing, Reducing or Eliminating Financial Conflict of Interest".
At a minimum, Committee members will include four members of the General Faculty, the Conflict of Interest Official, the Chair of the General Faculty Research Policy Committee, the Associate Dean for Research in the Cockrell School of Engineering, the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Natural Sciences, and the Associate Vice President for Administration and Legal Affairs. The Vice President for Research chairs the Committee.
2018-2019 Committee on Objectivity in Research Member Roster
Member Department Email Dean Appling, Ph.D. College of Natural Sciences dappling@austin.utexas.edu Leszek Demkowicz, Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics leszek@ices.utexas.edu John Ekerdt, Ph.D. Cockrell School of Engineering ekerdt@utexas.edu Andrew Ellington, Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences ellingtonlab@gmail.com Benny Freeman, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering freeman@austin.utexas.edu Elizabeth Thompson Gershoff, Ph.D. Research Policy Committee liz.gershoff@austin.utexas.edu Dan Jaffe, Ph.D., Chair Vice President for Research dtj@austin.utexas.edu Les Nichols Office of Technology Commercialization lnichols@otc.utexas.edu Deborah Parra-Medina, Ph.D. Mexican American and Latino/a Studies parramedina@austin.utexas.edu Steve Rosen, Ph.D. Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs srosen@austin.utexas.edu Stan Roux, Ph.D. Research Integrity Officer sroux@austin.utexas.edu Michelle Stickler, Ph.D. Office of Research Support & Compliance m.stickler@austin.utexas.edu Courtney Frazier Swaney Office of Sponsored Projects c_frazier@austin.utexas.edu Anne Tibbetts, Ph.D. Office of Research Support & Compliance a.tibbs@austin.utexas.edu
- Safety Committees
- Laser Safety Committee
Committee Charge
The Laser Safety Committee reports to the Vice President for Research and is responsible for review and approval of policies and practices regarding the acquisition, manufacture, registration, use, monitoring, transfer, and disposal of lasers or intense pulsed light devices at The University of Texas at Austin. The Committee will meet at least once each regular semester on a called basis, or as required, to review applications for laser use, inspection and training activities, any incidents and best safety practices. Three members shall constitute a quorum.
The Committee shall consult with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regarding regulatory issues and the current standards for safe use of lasers. EHS shall assist the Committee concerning any unusual or exceptional action that affects the administration of the Laser Safety Program, and provides operational support to implement the program.
2018-2019 Laser Safety Committee Member Roster
Member Department Email Seth Bank, Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering sbank@ece.utexas.edu Adela Ben-Yakar, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering ben-yakar@mail.utexas.edu Aaron Bernstein, Ph.D. Institute for Fusion Studies abernste@mail.utexas.edu Todd Ditmire, Ph.D., Chair College of Natural Sciences tditmire@physics.utexas.edu DeWayne Holcomb Environmental Health & Safety dholcomb@austin.utexas.edu Sean Roberts, Ph.D. Chemistry roberts@cm.utexas.edu John Salsman Environmental Health & Safety john.salsman@austin.utexas.edu Tracy Tipping Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab ttipping@austin.utexas.edu James Tunnel, Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering jtunnell@mail.utexas.edu - Research Safety Steering Committee
Committee Charge
The Research Safety Steering Committee is charged with providing oversight for all safety programs affecting university research. The Steering Committee ensures coordination between Offices of the Vice President of Operations and the Vice President for Research and among other safety committees including the Institutional Biosafety Committee, the Radiation Safety Committee, the Laser Safety Committee and the Research Safety Advisory Committee. The Steering Committee provides strategic direction to ensure regulatory compliance, promote a strong safety culture and encourage best safety practices consistent with the President’s EHS Statement of Commitment.
2018-2019 Research Safety Steering Committee Member Roster
Member Department Email Leo Barnes, J.D. Chief Compliance Officer lbarnes@austin.utexas.edu Jennifer Brodbelt, Ph.D., Chair Chemistry jbrodbelt@cm.utexas.edu Kevin Dalby, Ph.D. College of Pharmacy dalby@austin.utexas.edu Todd Ditmire, Ph.D. Physics tditmire@physics.utexas.edu DeWayne Holcomb Environmental Health & Safety dholcomb@austin.utexas.edu Jimmy Johnson Campus Safety jimmy.johnson@austin.utexas.edu Alan Lloyd, Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences amlloyd@utexas.edu Andrea McNair Environmental Health & Safety andrea.mcnair@austin.utexas.edu Glen Otto, DVM Animal Resources Center gotto@austin.utexas.edu John Salsman Environmental Health & Safety john.salsman@austin.utexas.edu Michelle Stickler, Ph.D. Office of Research Support & Compliance m.stickler@austin.utexas.edu - Radiation Safety Committee
Committee Charge
The Radiation Safety Committee reports to the President and has the broad responsibility for policies and practices regarding the license, purchase, shipment, use, monitoring, disposal and transfer of radioisotopes or source of ionizing radiation at The University of Texas at Austin. The Committee will meet at least once each regular semester on a called basis, or as required, to formally approve applications to use radioactive material. Four members shall constitute a quorum.
The Committee shall be consulted by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety concerning any unusual or exceptional action that affects the administration of the Radiation Safety Program.
2018-2019 Radiation Safety Committee Member Roster
Member Department Email Kevin Dalby, Ph.D., Chair College of Pharmacy dalby@austin.utexas.edu Dan Jaffe, Ph.D., Vice Chair Vice President for Research dtj@austin.utexas.edu DeWayne Holcomb Environmental Health & Safety dholcomb@austin.utexas.edu Jack Ritchie, Ph.D. Physics ritchie@hep.utexas.edu John Salsman Environmental Health & Safety john.salsman@austin.utexas.edu Christopher Sullivan, Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences chris_sullivan@austin.utexas.edu Steven Swinnea, Ph.D. Chemical Engineering swinnea@che.utexas.edu Tracy Tipping Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab ttipping@austin.utexas.edu Karen Vasquez, Ph.D. College of Pharmacy karen.vasquez@austin.utexas.edu