Our Research Innovation Team
Let us help build your future!
Have questions about what Wichita State can do for your business? Need access to student interns or workforce development assistance?
Reach out to our Research Innovation Team directly to find out how Wichita State can work with you to advance your business and serve the applied learning mission of the university. If you have a general question and aren't sure who to talk to, just use the form below.

Pierre Harter
Associate Vice President
of Research and
Industry Engagement
(316) 978-6444
pierre.harter@idp.wichita.edu

Debra Franklin
AVP for Strategic
Initiatives and
Industry Engagement
(316) 978-5209
debra.franklin@wichita.edu

Rob Gerlach
AVP for Technology
Commercialization and
Industry Engagement
(316) 978-6980
rob.gerlach@wichita.edu