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Shashank Priya

Vice President for Research and Innovation

Biography

Shashank Priya was named vice president for Research and Innovation in 2026. In this role, he oversees strategic initiatives and support for MSU’s multimillion-dollar annual research programs that work to advance discovery, innovation and enduring global impact. He brings exceptional leadership experience as a scholar, researcher and senior administrator to MSU, along with a deep enthusiasm for fostering creativity, research excellence and innovation enterprise. Prior to joining MSU, Priya serv

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