John Sweet
Director of AI Administrative Strategy and Implementation
John Sweet is the Director of AI Administrative Strategy and Implementation at the Division of Research and Innovation (DRI) at Oregon State University (OSU). In this role, he shapes AI-driven initiatives in research administration, guides innovation translation, and supports higher education leadership. John also manages intellectual property and software licensing efforts, specialising in AI and software technologies. He advises faculty and students on commercialisation, translation of research, and market engagement strategies to bring new innovations to market. John holds an MBA with a concentration in investment finance from the University of Southern California and a B.A. in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley.