MANHATTAN — An expert in structural engineering, natural hazards and risk analysis and a national voice on the future of land-grant universities will serve as Kansas State University's next vice president for research. David V. Rosowsky, professor of civil engineering at the University of Vermont, has been appointed to lead all aspects of K-State's research enterprise by President Richard Myers.
"We are pleased to welcome David Rosowsky to K-State with his proven track record and his passion for the land-grant mission," said Richard Myers, university president. "His background in higher education aligns well with our strategic direction as we continue to raise our national and international profile as a major research institution.
Rosowsky, who will begin his new duties in July, will report to Myers and be a member of the president's cabinet. He will be responsible for encouraging and facilitating the integration and enhancement of research, scholarly and creative activities across the university's colleges and multiple research centers, and will lead university wide strategic research growth activities.
As vice president for research, Rosowsky will have administrative responsibility for units that support the university's research infrastructure, including the Office of Research Development, Pre-Award Services, the University Research Compliance Office and more.