About Us

The Industry Liaison Office (ILO) was launched in December 2008 to foster economic development opportunities in Ohio and beyond by connecting business and industry to Ohio State discoveries, ground-breaking research, and experts in targeted research areas. Ohio State has achieved world-class status in such areas as global climate change, materials research, electromagnetics, medical imaging, cancer, infectious and cardiovascular diseases, environmental sciences, and agbioproducts that feed and fuel the world.

Innovation is the key to continued economic growth for Ohio and beyond.   Linking the university’s immense assets to industry needs can lead to new products, improved processes, and expanded services.  The Industry Liaison Office is well-positioned to help industry collaborators build mutually-beneficial relationships with Ohio State researchers.  The ILO has been working diligently to become the best-informed office on campus.  The ILO knows what Ohio State researchers are working on and has up-to-the-minute information about new breakthroughs and discoveries on campus.

Sharell Mikesell, Ph.D. leads the efforts of the Industry Liaison Office.  In his previous role as co-director of the Center for Multifunctional Polymer Nanomaterials and Devices (CMPND), a Third Frontier Project centered at Ohio State, Mikesell helped build an extensive network of more than 60 industrial partners.  In his role as associate vice president for the ILO, the collaborations continue to multiply.

The most recent outcome of this growth has been the establishment of an ILO satellite office dedicated exclusively to OSU’s College of Engineering. Daniel Kramer, Ph.D., Industry Liaison Executive, has 20 years experience at Battelle helping industrial partners grow and maintain their competitive edge through technology. His relationships with OSU faculty and Technology Commercialization and Knowledge Transfer has positioned Dan with an excellent understanding and appreciation for the strategy and business/technology needs of the market faced by companies today. His experience applying high-end science and engineering to create economically viable solutions is the key to building academic/industrial partnerships.

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