Grainger Engineers Accelerating Research (GEAR) Program
The GEAR Program helps tenure-track and specialized faculty new to Grainger Engineering launch their research through in-person meetings covering topics important for success. GEAR meetings are hands-on and include faculty panels sharing their experience on the different topics, peer discussions, and application to the GEAR participants’ unique situations.
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 GEAR Scholars!
Anu Aggarwal
Hiroyasu Tsukamoto
Nazanin Farjam
Jianqi Xi
Ismini Lourentzou
Siyi Xu
Ashok Samuel
Yuecheng Peter Zhou
Contact Us
DON TAKEHARA, PhD
Director for Research
203A Engineering Hall
(217) 330-1826
dtakehar@illinois.edu
KARA HALEY
Associate Director for Research
201 Engineering Hall
(217) 244-3775
haleykl@illinois.edu
L'Y FEHER, MBA
Program Coordinator
201 Engineering Hall
(217) 333-9366
feher2@illinois.edu
Questions about our GEAR Program? Contact us today to learn more about eligibility and the benefits of this unique college-sponsored program.