Category Archives: Research

“Cluster Hire” at SJSU expected to lead to deeper focus on wildfire science

One of the exciting things we are doing this year at San Jose State to build academic strength and expertise is what we call a Cluster Hire, or in this case, more specifically, a Cluster Hire in Wildfire Science. With the recent wildfires that have devastated our natural ecosystems and our local communities in California, this could not be a more timely and urgent intervention into our hiring process.

New experimental economics lab doesn’t just play games

I recently attended a ribbon-cutting event celebrating SJSU’s new experimental economics facility, known as the Spartan Experimental Economics Lab (SEEL). I very much enjoyed speaking with such a venerable group of economists—including Nobel Laureate Dr. Vernon Smith, who shared the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics Sciences for his contributions to Behavior Economics—and it was even more exciting to think about how this new lab will elevate San Jose State’s stature in the fast-growing experimental economics field.

Research and innovation heading toward next level at SJSU

After a long and thorough search, we were absolutely thrilled earlier this summer to welcome Dr. Mohamed Abousalem as SJSU’s inaugural vice president for research and innovation. Because our research and innovation potential is so ripe for growth, we determined a campus-wide leadership position was needed.

Welcome SJSU’s first Vice President for Research and Innovation, Mohamed Abousalem

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mohamed Abousalem as our inaugural vice president for research and innovation (VPRI). Mohamed has served in a variety of teaching, research and leadership positions for three decades, most recently serving as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of California-Santa Cruz. He will join us at San Jose State University on June 10, 2019.