Export Controls
Export control laws protect national security, support U.S. foreign policy, and regulate the transfer of certain technologies, software, equipment, materials, technical data, and commodities. These laws may apply when controlled items or information are shipped, shared, transmitted, carried, or accessed outside the United States, or when certain controlled technology or source code is released to foreign persons within the United States.
Examples of activities or items that may require export control review include computer code, software, sensors, prototypes, technical data, specialized equipment, defense articles, controlled materials, encryption items, international shipments, and hand-carried items.
Much of the research conducted at universities is intended for publication and broad dissemination and may qualify as fundamental research under federal export control regulations. However, export control requirements may still apply to certain controlled equipment, technology, software, source code, technical data, proprietary information, international shipments, or other research-related activities.
The University has policies, procedures, and training to assist faculty and staff with export control compliance. Basic export control training is encouraged for all faculty and staff and may be required for individuals involved in projects with export-controlled technology, software, equipment, materials, or technical data. Training is available through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI).
For questions about export controls and their impact on research, international collaborations, shipments, foreign travel, or sponsored projects, contact:
Cheryl Duhon
Export Control Officer
Research Security Specialist & Export Control Officer, Office of Research Integrity
cheryl.duhon@louisiana.edu
Phone: 337-482-1533
Robin Broussard
Export Control Officer
Director, Office of Research Integrity
robin.broussard@louisiana.edu
Phone: 337-482-1419
Ramesh Kolluru
Empowered Official
Interim President
ramesh.kolluru@louisiana.edu
Phone: 337-482-6203