The search is on for a new executive director for the As part of the , ACCRE is a key resource for Vanderbilt investigators who use its vast interconnected computer system to handle big data and accelerate complex computational research tasks. 听
Paul Sheldon, professor of physics and astronomy, who co-founded ACCRE in 2003 and is the center鈥檚 faculty adviser, and Borden Lacy, Edward and Nancy Fody Chair in Pathology and professor of biochemistry and pathology, microbiology and immunology, will co-chair the committee. 听
鈥淭he search for ACCRE鈥檚 next executive director is of paramount importance,鈥� Vice Provost for Research and Innovation Padma Raghavan said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 rooted in our drive to lead in computational resources for research excellence and innovative breakthroughs.鈥� 
ACCRE stands as a testament to Vanderbilt’s dedication to expanding research resources as part of and OVPRI. Last year Vanderbilt invested nearly $1 million for a new high-performance storage system for ACCRE. This enhancement helped more than 3,000 researchers by offering more storage space and reducing system downtime.听
In addition to maintaining ACCRE鈥檚 systems, the center鈥檚 staff assist investigators by answering questions, explaining resources and offering suggestions. 听
The search committee members are:听
Faculty听
- Committee Co-Chair Paul Sheldon, ACCRE faculty director, professor of physics听
- Committee Co-Chair Borden Lacy, Edward and Nancy Fody Chair in Pathology and professor of biochemistry and pathology, microbiology and immunology听
- Charreau Bell, assistant professor of the practice of computer science, senior data scientist at the Data Science Institute and faculty director of Vanderbilt鈥檚 undergraduate data science minor听
- Brett Byram, associate professor of biomedical engineering and Hoy Family Faculty Fellow听
- Victoria Greene, Stevenson Professor of Physics听
- Bennett Landman, professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the School of Engineering听
- Hassane Mchaourab, Louise B. McGavock Professor and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics听
- Douglas C. Schmidt, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering (computer science)听听听
- Jesse Spencer-Smith, professor of the practice of computer science, chief data scientist and interim director of the Data Science Institute听
Staff听
- Jennifer Bischoff, executive director for research operations听
- Jess Evans, associate vice chancellor and chief information officer听
- Lindsey Fox, associate director of research IT听
- Hunter Hagewood, director of research computing operations for ACCRE听
- Jean Mercer, senior assistant provost for Sponsored Programs Administration and Compliance听
- Liane Moneta-Koehler, assistant provost for Research Integrity and Compliance听
- Joanne Spitz, executive director of Research Development and Support听