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  • Science and Engineering Building (SEB)

Office of Research Infrastructure

About

Research infrastructure (RI) at UNLV includes the facilities, equipment, and expertise that enable impactful research. It provides the foundation for innovation by offering the tools, space, and support researchers need for discovery and collaboration. Our team manages laboratory spaces and delivers engineering consultation and prototyping services campuswide.

Research Themes

Researchers collaborate across our different campus facilities and buildings to push the boundaries of science and engineering. Our shared research themes reflect the university’s commitment to multidisciplinary discovery, innovation, and technology development.

Research Facilities

UNLV offers a diverse network of specialized core laboratories and advanced research facilities across campus. These shared instruments and centers create an interdisciplinary hub that supports cutting-edge research in numerous fields. By housing state-of-the-art technology in accessible, collaborative environments, UNLV maximizes its investment and enables a broad community of researchers to benefit from these resources.

Safety

The Division of Research supports all individuals working in research spaces by offering services and resources that promote the safe conduct of research activities in laboratories across campus. All laboratory personnel working in these areas share the responsibility for maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment by understanding and following university safety policies and procedures.

Contact

Kris Davidson

Executive Director, Research Infrastructure
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Mail Code: 4009
Phone: 702-895-1415

Eric Knight

Assistant Director of Research Infrastructure
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Mail Code: 4022
Phone: 702-895-2020

Kelly Zimbelman

Research Infrastructure Manager, Research Infrastructure
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Mail Code: 4009
Phone: 702-895-0210

Julie Bertoia

Laboratory Safety Manager, Research Infrastructure
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Mail Code: 1092
Phone: 702-895-2613

Ashton Pearson

Machine Shop Manager, Research Infrastructure
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Mail Code: 4009
Phone: 702-724-1423

Michael Lujan

Business Manager for Research Infrastructure
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Office: SEB 2104
Mail Code: 4022
Phone: 702-895-1593