Strategically Aligned Research Project Offices

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Strategically Aligned Research Agency Directors

Strategically Aligned Research (StAR) projects are large-scale initiatives designed to drive impact across disciplines, industries and communities. Each project is supported by a dedicated StAR Office, led by a TEES Associate Agency Director. These offices include: Space, Semiconductors, Health and Human Performance, National Security and Industrial Relations and Commercialization.

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Rodney Bowersox

Rodney Bowersox

Deputy DirectorProject Office Director for National SecurityStrategic Advanced Research Unit • Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
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Robert Ambrose

Robert Ambrose

Associate Agency DirectorProject Office Director for SpaceDirector for Space and Robotics InitiativesStrategic Advanced Research Unit • Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
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Gerard L. Coté

Gerard L. Coté

Associate Agency DirectorProject Office Director for Health and Human PerformanceProject Office Director for Industry Engagement and Entrepreneurism Strategic Advanced Research Unit • Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
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Arum Han

Arum Han

Associate Agency DirectorProject Office Director for CHIPSStrategic Advanced Research Unit • Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

Biological & Agricultural, Biomedical, Computer Science & Engineering, Electical & Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution and TEES Centers & Institutes

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