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This book presents practical guidelines for university research and administration. It uses a project management framework within a systems perspective to provide strategies for planning, scheduling, allocating resources, tracking, reporting, and control of university-based research projects and programs.
List of contents
1. The Research Environment of Today 2. Lessons from COVID-19 Vaccine Rapid Development. 3. Systems View of Research. 4. General Project Management Process. 5. Research Work Breakdown Structure. 6. Research Foundation for the 14 Grand Challenges. 7. Cost Concepts In Research Management. 8. Research Work Planning. 9. Research Risk Analysis. 10. Research and Innovation Technology Transfer. 11. Managing Research and Innovation. 12. Learning Curves in Research Management. Appendix A: Research-oriented Academies of the World. Appendix B: Conversion Factors for Research Management.
About the author
Adedeji Badiru is a Professor of Systems Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). He is a registered professional engineer and a fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers as well as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering. He has a BS degree in Industrial Engineering, MS in Mathematics, and MS in Industrial Engineering from Tennessee University, and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida. He is the author of several books and technical journal articles and has received several awards and recognitions for his accomplishments. His special skills, experience, and interests center on research mentoring of faculty and graduate students.
Summary
This book presents practical guidelines for university research and administration. It uses a project management framework within a systems perspective to provide strategies for planning, scheduling, allocating resources, tracking, reporting, and control of university-based research projects and programs.
