Principal Scientists and Buildings

The Fralin Life Sciences Institute at Virginia Tech is an instrument of strategic university investment committed to enhancing the quality, quantity, and competitiveness of innovative environmental and life sciences research, education, and outreach across Virginia Tech.
Residents of the Institute's five buildings are automatically considered affiliated faculty members:
There is a principal scientist assigned to the folllowing buildings

Igor Sharakhov
Professor , Department of Entomology
Fralin Hall

Jim Westwood
Professor, School of Plant Environmental Sciences
Latham Hall

Dr. Eva Schmelz
Associate Professor, Department of Human Nutrition Foods and Exercise
Integrated Life Sciences Building
