The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a recognized world leader in basic and applied interdisciplinary research.

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Desert Research Institute

Desert Research Institute's headquarters in Reno, NV, United States

Kumud Acharya

Vic Etyemezian

Brandon Peterson

Claire Wells

Bryan Wright

Jennifer Schultz

Christopher Ipsen

Julie Mathews

Iris N. Stewart

This department focuses on advancing academic research through various specialized roles and collaborations among faculty and assistant researchers.

Research Development

This department assists in conducting and managing research activities, providing essential support to graduate and research staff.

Research Support

The leadership team at Desert Research Institute has a wide range of experience in many different industries. They have worked as Chief Operations Officer at Blue Coyote Labs, LLC, Corporate IT Manager / System Administrator at Renowned provider of newspaper and online media, IT Specialist at Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, and Vice President Human Resources at Nevada Health Centers. They have also been involved in education as a Community Instructor at SANS Institute and Director of Administrative Operations at Syracuse University. Additionally, they have experience in human resources, including working as a Human Resources Manager/Business Partner at Microsoft and Human Resource Director at Consolidated Municipality of Carson City. Their experience also extends to technology with their work as Chief Technology Advisor at WaterStart and Wallace Endowed Research Fellow at University of Louisville. They also have experience in research as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Arizona State University and Remote Sensing Geologist at FMC Gold Company. Finally, they have experience in public affairs, working as Manager Communications Public Affairs at Mission Support and Test Services, LLC, Senior Director, Department of Public Affairs and Economic and Cultural Development at City of Henderson, and Director of Public Affairs at Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

Leadership Team

This department conducts research and analysis in hydrology, focusing on water planning, meteorology, and remote sensing.

Hydrology Research

This department focuses on analyzing and interpreting geographic data to support research and development initiatives.

Geospatial Analysis

This department oversees the governance and strategic direction of the organization through its board of trustees.

Desert Research Institute

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Teams

Research Development

Research Support

Leadership Team

Hydrology Research

Geospatial Analysis

Board Governance

Offices

Desert Research Institute

Org chart

Teams

Research Development

Research Support

Leadership Team

Hydrology Research

Geospatial Analysis

Board Governance

Offices

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