UT System names new Associate Vice President for Research
Kari Babski-Reeves comes from Mississippi State University where she is the Associate Dean at the Bagley College of Engineering.
The University of Tennessee (UT) System has named Kari Babski-Reeves as Associate Vice President for Research. Currently the Associate Dean at the Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU), she will begin the position on October 1.
In this role, Babski-Reeves will provide strategic leadership to advance the UT System’s research agenda, facilitating efforts across the University’s campuses and institutes to develop and enhance research capacity and productivity.
“Research at our campuses transforms lives in Tennessee, the nation and the world,” UT System President Randy Boyd said. “As we continue the greatest decade in UT history, we are committed to enhancing and extending our University system’s reach in research. Kari’s extensive experience and proven success in research align perfectly with our goal to broaden the reach and impact of our research.”
Boyd also expressed his gratitude to Maha Krishnamurthy, President of the UT Research Foundation, who will continue to serve in this role until Babski-Reeves’ arrival. “I want to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Krishnamurthy for her outstanding service and dedication in this interim role. Her leadership kept our research efforts on track and moving forward,” said Boyd.
Babski-Reeves will work closely with research leaders at UT System campuses and institutes to enhance research capacity and productivity. She also will partner to develop and strengthen collaborations with external stakeholders, including businesses, government agencies, and other academic institutions. Additionally, she will work with colleagues to promote new initiatives, leverage resources, and identify ways to increase research efficiency and effectiveness.
A three-time alumna of MSU, Babski-Reeves joined the Mississippi State faculty in 2006 after serving on the faculty at Virginia Tech.
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