
Christie Dudenhoefer has been named as the executive director of Semiconductor Economic Development and Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub regional innovation officer at Oregon State University. Dudenhoefer was most recently head of the Life Science Solutions business inside HP’s Specialty Printing and Technology Solutions group. She worked at HP since 1992.
In her new role at Oregon State, Dudenhoefer will guide OSU’s response to tech sector needs, with an initial focus on semiconductors. This includes workforce development and research, as well as liaising with OSU colleges, administration and OSU Foundation staff to understand resources and needs for sector response.
"We are thrilled to welcome Christie to the Economic Development and Industry Relations office at Oregon State University. Christie's extensive industry experience will be invaluable as we continue to drive economic growth and foster industry partnerships at OSU," said Rebecca Robinson, associate vice president of Economic Development & Industry Relations.
Dudenhoefer will also perform the duties of the Regional Innovation Officer for the Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub to create and sustain a state, regional and national leadership market position in microfluidics. The CorMic Tech Hub is an economic engine that stimulates, drives, and supports the commercialization of microfluidics-connected technologies to meet national security goals. As RIO, Dudenhoefer will develop and implement strategy for CorMic business recruiting, incubator and accelerator services, workforce development as well as oversee budget management. She will coordinate with other universities, state and local government, the private sector and agencies that focus on economic and workforce development.
“Christie will play a pivotal role in implementing the initiatives that have earned CorMic multiple prestigious awards from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), including the recently announced $45 million EDA Tech Hub award, which underscores our commitment to innovation and excellence in the microfluidics technology sector,” said Tom Weller, Michael and Judith Gaulke Chair in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and professor and head, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University.
Dudenhoefer earned a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and master’s in macromolecular science and engineering from the University of Michigan, and holds more than 20 U.S. patents.
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