Contacts

Role and responsibilities:

Increases funding for Engineering’s research enterprise through large-scale, strategic initiatives in partnership with industry and government funding agencies; Promotes Engineering’s research capacity and expertise to external parties, and supports Engineering researchers’ applications to government programs.

Contact for:

• Inquiries about Engineering’s research expertise
• Introductions to Engineering professors from industry and introductions from Engineering professors to current or prospective industry partners
• Information about applying to government funding programs that support collaborative research with industry

Michele Van Dyke is the Industry Partnerships Manager for the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo. She facilitates engagement with industry and other external organizations and is a resource for information on Engineering research expertise and training capabilities.

Role includes:

• Providing information on Engineering research expertise, resources and programs
• Promotion and communication of Waterloo Engineering strengths to external audiences
• Identifies and supports new and strategic opportunities for collaboration
• Assists researchers in building relationships with partner organizations
• Information on the university research environment and partnering process
• Information on programs to support and leverage collaborative research, and facilitates agreements, contracts, and proposals