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Vlad works with professors and companies to match interests for the purpose of collaborative research and commercialization projects with a focus on social sciences, applied health science, and environment. Some of the areas under Vlad’s portfolio include education technology, medical technology, e-health, human-computer interaction, gamification and digital media, smart cities, geo informatics, digital economy, fintech, and transportation.

Vlad’s professional experience spans public policy and partnership development. He joined À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ in 2015 as manager of non-profit/public sector partnerships where he developed research partnerships for all six faculties and the broader non-profit/public sector to build À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s research profile and leverage funding. Vlad has a master’s degree in public policy and administration from Ryerson University and a master’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, and technology from the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. He is currently working towards a master's degree in economic development and innovation at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.