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Katerina Grigoriou

Director of Corporate Relations, College of Science

As Director of Corporate Relations for Purdue’s College of Science, Katerina Grigoriou serves as the primary bridge between industry partners and the College’s seven departments—spanning Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy, and Statistics.

She specializes in translating complex academic innovation into real-world impact—connecting external partners with the right Purdue expertise, talent, and research capabilities. Her mission: to foster high-value, strategic relationships that advance shared goals in research, talent development, and innovation.

Before joining Purdue, Katerina spent a decade at Eli Lilly in Sales and Marketing roles, where she honed her ability to align scientific opportunity with market needs. She brings this same commercial mindset and connector energy to her work at Purdue—cultivating meaningful collaborations that are built to last.

Education
MS Cellular and Molecular Biology and Physiology, Georgia State University
BS Biomedical Engineering, International Plan, Georgia Institute of Technology

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