Dr. Brachfeld is the Vice Provost for Research and Interim Dean of the Graduate School at Montclair State University. Dr. Brachfeld's team in the Office of Research supports and facilitates research production, administration, and compliance. Dr. Brachfeld is particularly interested in working across university divisions and offices to build our culture of research, modernize Montclair's research infrastructure, engage in research master planning, and advance Montclair's leadership role in New Jersey as a public doctoral research university.