Leadership
Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI)
Chad Walton
Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation
As interim vice president for research and innovation for the University of Hawai‘i System, Chad Walton oversees research operations across the university’s 10 campuses. He leads the coordination of research initiatives, manages strategic investments in research development, and ensures effective implementation of grant administration and compliance frameworks. Walton works closely with campus leaders and external partners to strengthen research infrastructure, advance translational research, and expand access to federal and philanthropic funding. Bio 
University of Hawai'i
Sinclair 10
2425 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Vice President for Research and Innovation
*temporary position: Interim Provost, UH Mānoa
Assistant V.P. for Research Administration and Compliance
Margo Edwards
Director
Applied Research Laboratory at UH
Kevin Hanaoka
Director
Cost Studies and Data
Analysis
Anthony Ching
Director
Federal Relations for UH System
Kamuela Enos
Director
Office of Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation
Chad Walton
Interim Director
Office of Innovation and Commercialization
Suzanne Case
Director
Office of Land and Ocean Conservation Futures
Diana Talerico Blanco
Director
Office of Research Compliance
Aimee Grace
Director
Office of Strategic Health Initiatives
Eric R. Matsunaga
Director
Research and Administrative Operations
