Innosphere chair hired by CSU

Mark Wdowik has joined the Office of the Vice President for Research at CSU as an assistant vice president for Research and Industry Partnerships, the university said Thursday.

Wdowik, who has served with CSU Ventures since 2006, will help CSU expand its sources of research support and collaboration at a time when federal research dollars remain scarce, according to CSU.

Wdowik has held administrative roles for CSU Ventures associated with industry relations, business development and investments, economic development, technology commercialization and new venture creation.

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Before joining CSU, Wdowik functioned as executive director of the Office of Technology Transfer at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the University of Kansas Information and Telecommunication Technology Center.

Wdowik also successfully managed two technology-based businesses in Colorado, including a multimillion-dollar advanced materials and electronics company, Bandgap Technology Corp.

In addition, Wdowik serves as chairman of the Rocky Mountain Innosphere board.