Research Information Systems
The mission of Research Information Systems (RIS) is to strengthen the information technology/data infrastructure for research and graduate studies processes at Florida International University(FIU). The team provides 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/data projects benefiting the FIU research and graduate studies communities.
Below are some of the solutions that have been implemented and are supported by RIS:
- PeopleSoft for Research and Graduate Studies administrative processes.
- Scholars@FIU – A discovery platform for FIU’s expertise and scholarly output. Implemented with extensive collaboration with FIU Libraries.
- 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 intellectual property/technology 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 |
| Jeffery P. Flint | Information Technology Manager – Torrey Pines | (772) 345-4828 |
| Frances Orquera | IT Generalist II | (305) 348-7817 |
| 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.