Derek Eitzmann is an Assistant Technology Manager in the Knoxville office. Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, Derek brings a strong scientific background and a passion for innovation to his new role. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Iowa State University, where his graduate research focused on separating nucleic acids from complex matrices to improve downstream (read more)
Emma Vetland
Emma Vetland is an assistant technology manager in the UT Research Foundation’s Knoxville office, focusing on technologies developed from inventors at the UT Space Institute, College of Nursing, and other STEM-based departments. Prior to joining UTRF, Emma was a Technology Project Manager for GKN Aerospace where she developed metal aerostructure manufacturing processes in conjunction with (read more)
CeCe Ging
As UTRF’s Staff Attorney, CeCe Ging provides legal advice and support to UTRF licensing staff and management which includes negotiation, drafting, and review of UTRF contracts as well as protecting UTRF’s interests in University of Tennessee (UT) research contracts, cooperative agreements, and other development initiatives with industry and federal sponsors in coordination with UT’s Office (read more)