IMS Office of Finance and Administration
The Institute of Materials Science is committed to providing timely and expert support for all facets of administration and financial management. We aim for transparency, timeliness, professionalism and accessibility of our team and information for all our internal and external stakeholders.
Leadership
Jonathan Rohner
Assistant Director for Finance and Administration
Directs and oversees unit finance and
administration. Responsible for business
policies and practices in each service area.
jonathan.rohner@uconn.edu
860-486-4614
Building Support
Joshua Strecker
Facilities Manager
Responsible for building functions and
logistics. Primary contact for building
access, safety training, repairs and
maintenance.
joshua.strecker@uconn.edu
860-486-2496
Jesse Massotto
Stockroom and Lab Safety Manager
Laboratory Technician 3
Responsible for management of the IMS
stockroom.
jesse.massotto@uconn.edu
860-486-3514
Sponsored Grants and Contracts
Kathryn Heinzman
Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist
Responsible for pre-award research administration. Is primary contact for submission approvals and documentation. Acts as a conduit for proposals routed for approval through the SPS Central Office.
kathryn.heinzman@uconn.edu
860-486-3242
Lena Dwelley
Post-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist
Responsible for post-award research administration activities, from award through closeout. Includes payroll, procurement, forecasting, reporting, effort, and other project-specific transactional needs.
lena.dwelley@uconn.edu
860-486-6968
Currently Vacant
Post-Award Grants and Contracts
Financial Assistant
Supports post-award research administration for IMS sponsored research accounts including payroll, purchasing, and other project-specific transactions as directed.
Currently Vacant
860-486-4625
Business Operations Center
Maria Korzeniowski
Business Operations Specialist
Responsible for IMS service centers and revenue programs; provides day-to-day support for non-sponsored faculty research accounts.
maria.korzeniowski@uconn.edu
860-486-4625
Maria Mejias
Administrative Specialist, Business Operations
Performs operational transactions and assists with administrative processes for unrestricted accounts.
maria.mejias@uconn.edu
860-486-3742
Other Administrative Support
Kaitlyn Cullen
Administrative Assistant to
the Director
Provides direct support to the IMS Director and main office.
kaitlyn.cullen@uconn.edu
860-486-4623
Osker Dahabsu
Administrative Specialist, Graduate Programs
Primary contact for unit academic programs (Materials Science, Polymer, Advance Materials), provides direct support to the Polymer Program Director.
osker.dahabsu@uconn.edu
860-486-3582
Rhonda M. Ward
Administrative Specialist, Industrial Affiliates Program
Webmaster and Publicist
Provides administrative support to the Industrial Affiliates Program. Serves as unit webmaster and publicist.
rhonda.ward@uconn.edu
860-486-5874