Rapid Center Affiliated Faculty and Staff

The Rapid Center is staffed with a full-time director with significant experience in research and development working with various industries, inventors and entrepreneurs. In addition, several engineering faculty members with WCU's College of Engineering and Technology spend a portion of their time dedicated to research and development projects through The Rapid Center.

All of our highly qualified faculty members bring years of industry experience as well as a thorough foundation in scholarly research that keeps them current in their fields of interest. They also bring a strong commitment to both teaching and serving business and industry throughout the region. Their hands-on approach to problem solving means they will achieve practical results for our corporate clients. Their commitment to project-based learning means they will provide the most effective instruction and guidance for students.