Engineering Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR) Program
The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program provides mentoring and support for our engineering community innovators. These successful alumni volunteers bring experience and expertise in multiple focus areas—and are passionate entrepreneurs with a strong history of commitment to the UMass Amherst I&E ecosystem.
Schedule an appointment today with an EIR.
2023 Entrepreneurs-in-residence
Apoorva Bajaj
Area of focus: startup sales, new product development, climate tech, environmental sensors, emergency management, advanced mobility, public private partnerships
Brian Mullen
Areas of focus—health tech, digital health, translation of research out of academic settings, product development and design.
James Pearson
Areas of focus—startup strategy, goal setting, MFG and supply chain, NSF SBIR Process.
Akshaya Shanmugam ’12 MS, ’15 PhD ECE
Member of Dean's Advisory Council
Sr. Clinical Development Engineer, Intuitive
Years of service: 2021–
