Research Information Systems provides internal consultative support to the Office of Research and Economic Development and University Graduate School in matters relating to technology and business process optimization. The team has a high degree of technical expertise in research information systems as well as extensive experience providing decision and implementation support for key projects affecting the FIU research community.

Below is a listing of technology solutions that have been implemented and are supported by the Research Information Systems group:

• Peoplesoft Financials Grants Suite for Pre and Post Award Processes (Grants, Contracts, Accounts Receivable, Project Costing, Billing, SmartERP Smart Proposal Entry) & research reporting
• ecrt (effort certification and reporting technology system)
• Topaz Electronic Protocols (Animal, Human, Biosafety) & Granite Animal Care Facility Software
• FIU Research website
• KSS Techtrac innovation management system

Need Assistance?

Below is a listing of contacts within Research Information Systems.

Name	Title	Phone #
David Driesbach	Assistant Vice President for Research	(305) 348-7256
Ernesto Crucet	Sr. Applications Business Analyst	(305) 348-4528
Lia Duran	IT Assistant Director	(305) 348-0007
Daniel Gutierrez	Systems Administrator II	(305) 348-2521
Rony “Ron” Morales	IT Generalist II	(305)-348-7817
Mellisa Soucy	Data Analyst III	(305) 348-4744
Robert Zurita	Sr. Applications Business Analyst	(305) 348-7688