Research and Scholarship Committee

The Research and Scholarship Committee (RSC) is comprised of designated members of the Faculty Council and the Vice President for Research, who will be a non-voting ex officio member. The Research and Scholarship Committee focuses on matters related to the research and scholarship of the university and will be advisory to the Vice President for Research and the Provost or designee. 

The Research and Scholarship Committee also assists in the review process for UH internal awards.

FY2027 Meeting Dates

The RSC meets on the third Friday of each month (except where noted) from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Fall Meeting Dates

  • Friday, September 18, 2026
  • Friday, October 16, 2026
  • Friday, November 20, 2026
  • Friday, December 18, 2026 

Spring Meeting Dates

  • Friday, January 22, 2027 (fourth Friday)
  • Friday, February 19, 2027
  • Friday, March 26, 2027 (fourth Friday)
  • Friday, April 16, 2027
  • May 10, 2027 - RSC Retreat 

Committee Members (FY2027)

John O'Brien, Chair
Associate Professor, College of Pharmacy

Jodie Berger Cardoso
Professor, College of Social Work

Jessica Bregant
Assistant Professor, UH Law Center

Bradley Brummel
Professor, College of Liberal Arts and Social Science

Katherine Carter
Assistant Librarian, University Libraries

Pratik Chakrabarti
Professor, College of Liberal Arts and Social Science

Albert Cheng
Professor, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Carol Cooper
Assistant Professor, The Honors College

David Curtis
Clinical Associate Professor, College of Medicine 

Radbod Darabi
Professor, College of Pharmacy

Stuart Dryer
Professor, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Xin Fu
Professor, Cullen College of Engineering

Craig Glennie
Professor, College of Engineering

Tara Green
Professor, College of Liberal Arts and Social Science

Mirya Holman
Professor, Hobby School of Public Affairs

Ye Hu
Professor, C. T. Bauer College of Business

Shailendra Joshi 
Associate Professor, College of Engineering

Manos Papadakis
Professor, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Badri Roysam
Professor, Cullen College of Engineering

Kristi Santi
Professor, College of Education

Jian Shi
Associate Professor, College of Engineering

Sujata Sirsat
Associate Professor, College of Global Hospitality Leadership

Shainy Varghese
Professor, College of Nursing

Juan Velasquez
Assistant Professor, College of Liberal Arts and Social Science

Ex-Officio Representatives

Yoon Koh
(non-voting)

Faculty Council Presiding Officer, Global Hospitality Leadership

Patrick Peters
(non-voting)

Faculty Council Associate Presiding Officer,  College of Architecture and Design

DOR Ex-Officio Representatives

Photo of Claudia Neuhauser

Claudia Neuhauser
(non-voting)
Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Research

Staff Support

Jeanette Morales
Staff Support