Dr. Cosima Boswell-Koller
Biography
Cosima recently joined The University of Alabama (UA) in the Office of Research and Economic Development as Executive Director of Research Engagement, where she leads the Research ASSIST Office supporting faculty and staff in the development and capture of large research centers, as well as strategic planning and partnership efforts. She comes to UA after spending 3.5 years at the National Science Foundation (NSF) serving as Program Director for the Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC), Materials Innovation Platforms (MIP), and National Facilities and Instrumentation (NaFI) programs within NSF’s Division of Materials Research.
Prior to joining NSF, she served as the Director of the Advanced Manufacturing, Materials, and Processes (AMMP) Program for the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS), where she developed, supported, and operated public-private partnerships while also enabling strategic business development activities. Previously, she served as both the Science & Technology (S&T) team lead and Corrosion Acquisition team lead of multiple air vehicle platforms during her time with the Corrosion & Wear Branch at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
She obtained her PhD from UC Berkeley (2012) and BS from University of Florida (2008).