Office of Research and Economic Development
Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Vish Prasad is the Vice President for Research and Economic Development at the University of North Texas (UNT), the largest university in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and fourth largest university in the State of Texas, with 34,000 students. At UNT, Dr. Prasad is responsible for promoting the University’s mission in research, original scholarship and artistic creativity, building a research park (UNT Discovery Park), and fostering partnerships with government agencies and various industries.
Associate Vice Presidents for Research work closely with Dr. Prasad to manage the core of ORED and strengthen research infrastructure across UNT’s colleges and departments. They serve as a vital bridge between its academic constituents and the university administration. Their council with deans, faculty, senior administration and staff expedites communication and the implementation of university goals.
