Research Administration and Support

Mason is one of the top research universities in the nation, holding an R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. We are the largest public research university in Virginia and account for almost 60 percent of the growth of higher education in the state.

We've put a major organization focus on research, innovation, and economic impact.


Art Pyster, Associate Dean for Research
Nguyen Engineering Building, Suite 5100
Phone: 703-993-1500

Jackie Kang, Financial Administrator
Nguyen Engineering Building, Room 3601
Phone: 703-993-1500

Joyce Kong, Financial Administrator
Nguyen Engineering Building, Room 3601
Phone: 703-993-1666

David Oler, Financial Administrator
Nguyen Engineering Building, Room 5201
Phone: 703-993-5340

Sarah Spear, Financial Specialist
Nguyen Engineering Building, Room 3601
Phone: 703-993-6313