Interdisciplinary Identity Sciences

I3S serves as the premier partner to pursue interdisciplinary research in North Carolina and beyond.

I3S accelerates the execution of complex research projects involving higher education, the federal government, and strategic partners to support the national interest.

Leadership Team

• Dr. Karl Ricanek, Director
• Vacant, Associate Director

Advisory Board

• Dr. James DeVita, High-Impact Pathways
• Dr. Midori Albert, CHSSA
• Mr. Bill Kawczynski, Office of Military Affairs
• Dr. Wayland Tseh, CHHS

Areas of Technical Expertise

• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Data Science
• Cybersecurity & Cyberphysical Systems
• Identity Sciences, Biometrics & Forensics
• Health and Human Performance & Medical Device
• Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (LREC)
• Applied Learning & High-Impact Practices Educational Research
• Portfolio Management

Areas of Engagement and Partnerships

• Department of Defense
• Intelligence Community
• Department of State
• Related Industry Partners

Objectives of I3S are to

• Promote research, innovation, and entrepreneurship measured by the number of:
  • Faculty participating in entrepreneurship and IP generation
  • First-time collaborators in sponsored research
  • Interdisciplinary & Interinstitutional Research Engagements across campus, the UNC system, and national and international partners
  • Million-Dollar Proposals submitted
  • Research Proposals submitted
  • Activities that
    • Accelerate the spinouts and commercialization across campus and strategic partners
    • Engage students in high-impact applied learning and training

Activities, Resources, and Capabilities

• Coordination of high-performance, interdisciplinary research teams
• Grant and contract development.
• Extensive experience successfully executing federal work with other institutions and organization
• Project Portfolio Management Office: identify, evaluate, and prioritize research opportunities that align with UNCW and UNC-System strategic objectives.
• Accelerator for high-impact grant and contract opportunities

Proposals Affiliated with I3S

• 2023 EAGER with George Mason University
• 2023 IARPA ReSCIND with Rutgers University and Redploy.com
• 2023 NSF MRI Proposal,
• 2022 NSF MRI Proposal, Hosam Alamleh (CSC)
• 2022 NSF MRI Proposal: 1. Coastal Engineering (CE), 2. Statistics, 3. CMS, 4. Library, 5. ITS, 6. Economics, 7. Exercise Science
• 2022 NSF MRI Proposal: 1. CSE, 2. Library, 3. ITS, 4. CMS, 5. Cameron, 6. SHAHS
• ORNL AFAE Program, 2. Office of Biometric & Identity Management (OBIM) John Boyd, Christine Hughes, Caitlin Kneaplier
• NSF INCLUDES GAIN Alliance Proposal: 1. Clemson University, 2. Florida State University
• NIH T-34: 1. Chemistry & Biochemistry, 2. Office of High-Impact Pathways, 3. Psychology
• NSF REU: 1. Chemistry & Biochemistry, 2. Educational Leadership, 3. Biology & Marine Biology, 4. Office of High-Impact Pathways
• DoE FIPSE: 1. Interdisciplinary Studies, 2. Office of Student Engagement, Enrollment & Retention
• Oak Ridge National Laboratories
• NC-Comp UNCW liaison
• CIA Labs UNCW liaison
• MOU with NSA for student-led research

Innovation & Intellectual Property

• Shoreline Measurements: 1. Coastal Engineering
• Wave Dynamics: 2. Coastal Engineering
• Value Chain for Seniors: 1. Gerontology
• Community College Undergraduate Research Experience: 1. Office of High-Impact Pathways, 2. CSE Dean’s Office, 3. WCE Dean’s Office

Economic Development and Entrepreneurship

• Genesis Block Pitch Competition: Karl Ricanek Judge, 2. Genesis Block Advisory Board: Karl Ricanek,
• YEPex Business Plan Competition: Jess Boersma Judge
• Minority Enterprise Development Karl Ricanek, panelist; Jess Boersma, facilitator

Impact

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Interdisciplinary Identity Sciences (I3S)

Dr. Karl Ricanek
I3S Director & Professor, Computer Science
UNCW | 601 S. College Road
Congdon Hall, Room 2042
Wilmington, NC 28403-5935