Michael Hagearty
Institute Communications and Public Affairs
After nine years as vice provost for Research and dean
of Graduate Studies, Regents’ Professor Charles
Liotta has announced his intention to step away from
his administrative duties and devote his full attention
to teaching and research.
Liotta, who joined the faculty in 1965 and maintains
a joint appointment in the School
of Chemistry and the School
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, plans
to focus on his role within the Institute for Sustainable
Technology and Development, where he heads the campus-wide
organization that serves as the advocate for sustainability
and guides the implementation of a 20-year strategy
for institutional transformation in education, research
and campus management practices.
In an e-mail to senior administration last week, Provost
Gary Schuster wrote, “Charlie Liotta has been
a strong advocate, an informed and enthusiastic voice,
and a catalyst for collaboration during a period of
robust growth of our research programs. Georgia Tech
owes him a debt of gratitude for his energy, commitment
and leadership as vice provost.”
The Office
of Research and Graduate Studies oversees the administration
of a research enterprise that expends more than $425
million annually, supports interdisciplinary program
development and invests in world-class research facilities.
The Office also oversees the Georgia Tech Research Corporation,
the Office of Research Compliance, the Office of Sponsored
Programs and more than 100 interdisciplinary centers
at Georgia Tech.
“In nine years, Georgia Tech has experienced
marked growth in its funded research programs. I am
proud to have been a steward of this office and privileged
to have had the opportunity to work with so many talented
researchers,” Liotta said. “At this point
in my career, I’m interested in narrowing my focus
in order to devote more time to research and to help
fulfill the Institute’s commitment to finding
sustainable solutions for some of the problems faced
by humankind.”
Schuster said the search for his successor would begin
immediately. Liotta will remain as vice provost until
that person has been identified.
“Charlie has been a dedicated leader to the Office
of the Provost and to Georgia Tech,” he said.
“His presence and guidance in our office will
be missed.”
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