Christopher J Rowe

Christopher J. Rowe is an Executive Director for Industry Collaborations at Vanderbilt University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research and holds a faculty appointment as Professor of the Practice of Engineering Management in the School of Engineering. He leads initiatives to foster industry-research partnerships, commercialization strategies, and technology deployment. Previously, he served as Associate Dean for External Relations, Communications Director, and inaugural Faculty Director of the A. James Clark Scholars Program.

• Education:
• Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership and Policy, Vanderbilt University
• M.Eng., Management of Technology, Vanderbilt University
• B.E., Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University

His research focuses on engineering education, project management, leadership ethics, and strategic commercialization of technologies. He actively contributes to organizations like the American Society for Engineering Education and has consulted for high-tech startups.

Rowe has no listed academic awards but has held leadership roles in professional societies and completed ABET’s Institute for the Development of Excellence in Assessment Leadership. His advisory and grant activities are not detailed here, though his role in the Clark Scholars Program suggests mentorship involvement.

He collaborates with the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization to advance interdisciplinary innovation.