Sal works directly with CSE faculty and staff as it relates to grant proposal submissions, budget development, forecasting, purchasing, award modifications, financial reporting, project closeout, tracking of expenses, and ensuring compliance with post award management for multiple Federal and State agencies, industrial and non-profit funding agencies.

Lavanya serves as the research purchaser for the Computer & Data Sciences (CDS) and Electrical, Computer & Systems Engineering (ECSE) departments, providing assistance with the daily purchasing operations.  She also handles reimbursements and payment requests for the research portfolio.