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Emmanuel Giannelis

Dr. Emmanuel Giannelis is the Co-Director of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Regional Network – Mid-Atlantic. He plays a pivotal role in directing the Network’s strategy, development, and innovation across its members. As Cornell’s Walter R. Read Professor of Engineering, Dr. Giannelis steers collaborations between Cornell Engineering and Weill Cornell Medicine as the Founding Director of Engineering Innovations in Medicine at Cornell University, a pioneering hub that synergizes education, research, translation, and commercialization at the nexus of engineering and medicine. 

Prior to his current roles, Dr. Giannelis was Cornell’s Vice President for Research and Innovation where he led the university's efforts to enhance technology commercialization, startup creation, and economic development. His career at Cornell also includes positions as Vice Provost for Research and Associate Dean for Research where he promoted innovation and entrepreneurship among graduate students.

Dr. Giannelis’s research is concentrated on nanomaterials with applications in energy, biomedical, and environmental fields, and his group is globally recognized as a leader in nanohybrids and nanocomposites.