Zachary R. Miles

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Interim Vice President for Economic Development
Executive Director, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Research Foundation
Expertise: Intellectual property, Economic development, Small business, Venture capital, Community engagement

Biography

Zach Miles serves as the interim vice president for economic development and executive director for the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Research Foundation.

In these capacities, Miles manages the assessment, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property owned or controlled by ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and assists start-up companies in building a strong business foundation and seeking capital.

Prior to joining ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, Miles served as the deputy executive director of Technology Venture and Commercialization at the University of Utah. Miles has also co-founded, advised, and served as general counsel for a number of Utah based start-up companies.

 

Education

  • B.S., Weber State University
  • J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law

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Las Vegas Business Press
Nevada is one of the fastest-growing states when it comes to entrepreneurship and small businesses since the pandemic. The topic was the focus of a recent ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Brews & Economic Views event at Bad Beat Brewing in downtown Las Vegas.
Vegas Inc
The importance of the Association of University Research Parks picking Las Vegas for its international conference at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s Harry Reid Research Technology Park can’t be understated.
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Some of the most significant advancements in the hospitality industry are being developed at "Black Fire," a unique facility in Las Vegas that many may not know about. Part of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's Office of Economic Development, Black Fire is a micro-resort located on the fourth floor of a building at the Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. It serves as a testing ground for innovations that could transform the hospitality sector.
Las Vegas Sun
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý researchers are on the cutting edge of techniques that can reduce the amount of waste left over from the process of creating nuclear fuel and weapons by rendering those toxic waste products both safe and useful.
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Articles Featuring Zachary R. Miles

Keeping the Lights On with Nuclear Waste
Radioactive contents safely contained in David Hatchett's lab space.
Research | July 15, 2025

How ÐÔÊӽ紫ý radiochemistry is pioneering the future of energy in the Southwest by salvaging strategic materials from nuclear dumps – and making it safe.

A Hidden Sea of Opportunity
WAVR device
Research | August 29, 2024

A newly launched ÐÔÊӽ紫ý startup advances the search for water sustainability solutions to the Southwest climate crisis.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Research Foundation Approves Agreement for Future 'Nevada Studios Campus' at Harry Reid Research & Tech Park
Rendering of proposed Nevada Studios Campus
Business and Community | April 30, 2024

Partnership between ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Research Foundation, Birtcher Development, Gardner Group, and The MBS Group on full-service media production campus in Southwest Las Vegas; project intends to break ground in 2027.

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