Research Information Systems
Research Information Systems’ (RIS) mission is to strengthen the information technology infrastructure for research and graduate studies processes at FIU. The team provides information technology and information management support to the Office of Research and Economic Development and the University Graduate School and also collaborates with various stakeholders across the University on technology projects affecting the FIU research and graduate studies communities.
Below are some of the solutions that have been implemented and are supported by RIS:
- PeopleSoft Grants Suite for core Pre-Award and Post-Award administrative processes.
- InfoED SPIN—A web-based database that contains more than 40,000 opportunities offered by over 10,000 government agencies, philanthropic organizations, and industries across all fields.
- Topaz Electronic Protocol Application System for IRB, IACUC and IBC processes.
- ecrt (Effort Certification and Reporting Technology system)
- FIU Research website
- University Graduate School website
- Research dashboards on accountability.fiu.edu
- Wellspring Sophia system for IP/Tech Transfer processes.
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 |
| Mellisa Soucy | Data Analyst III | (305) 348-4744 |
| Robert Zurita | Sr. Applications Business Analyst | (305) 348-7688 |
For more information about RIS and the technologies they support, please contact David Driesbach via telephone at 305-348-7256 or via email at David.Driesbach1@fiu.edu.