Dr. Yiannis Papelis Appointed to Virginia Aerospace Advisory Board

Dr. Yiannis Papelis, OERI Chief Technology Officer and Executive Director of the Virginia Institute for Spaceflight & Autonomy (VISA), has been appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to the Aerospace Advisory Board. The Aerospace Advisory Board advises the Governor, the Joint Commission on Technology and Space, and the Secretaries of Commerce and Trade, Technology and Education […]
OERI Announces Retirement of Chief Operations Officer, Dr. Michael Robinson

Suffolk, VA (January 9, 2025) – The Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation (OERI) announced the retirement of Dr. Michael Robinson, Chief Operations Officer, after 21 years of selfless service and dedication. Dr. Robinson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from the U.S. Naval Academy, as well as a Master of Science […]