Meet Our Vice President for Research
David W. Hatchett, Ph.D., is the vice president for research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he serves as the university's chief research officer and provides strategic leadership for a rapidly growing research enterprise advancing UNLV's Carnegie R1 mission. He oversees the Division of Research, including research development, sponsored programs, research compliance, commercialization, core facilities, and innovation initiatives, with a focus on expanding research capacity, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and increasing the societal impact of research.
UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution with more than 28,000 students, more than 7,000 of whom are graduate/professional students. Nearly 120 graduate degree programs are offered, including 36 doctoral and professional degrees. The university is ranked in the category of "high research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UNLV offers a broad range of respected academic programs and is increasingly recognized as a premier metropolitan research university.
Mission Statement
The Division of Research is committed to supporting and promoting a culture of excellence and integrity in research and creative/scholarly activity that benefits the university, community, and state.
Research Impact
UNLV research turns innovation and creative scholarship into meaningful impact for communities in Southern Nevada and across the state. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships, this work improves health and quality of life, informs public policy, and strengthens economic and social well-being — extending UNLV’s influence from our region to national and global arenas.
Learn more about how UNLV research makes an impact.