College cites faculty and staff for teaching, research, service

On April 16, 2024, Dean Ian Robertson held an event to recognize engineering faculty and staff for work that sets them apart and benefits everyone from our own engineering students to citizens in remote corners of the globe. He presented awards that called out contributions in research, teaching and service to society. The 2024 awards and honorees include:

Byron Bird Award for Excellence in a Research Publication

Kevin Eliceiri, the RRF Walter H. Helmerich Professor in biomedical engineering and medical physics. Read more.

Bollinger Academic Staff Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Research

Buzz Rankouhi, a scientist in materials science and engineering and manager of the Alloy Design and Development Laboratory under Professor Dan Thoma. Read more.

Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Award

Rob Kohlhepp, director of Computer Aided Engineering. Read more.
Line Roald, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and a Grainger Institute fellow. Read more.

Harvey Spangler Award for Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices

Victor Zavala, the Baldovin-DaPra Professor in chemical and biological engineering. Read more.

Benjamin Smith Reynolds Award for Excellence in Teaching

Reid Van Lehn, Hunt-Hougen Associate Professor in chemical and biological engineering. Read more.

James G. Woodburn Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

Eduardo Arvelo, an assistant teaching professor in electrical and computer engineering. Read more.

University and Academic Staff Distinguished Achievement Award

Noelle Lawton, senior research administrator in materials science and engineering. Read more.

Ragnar E. Onstad Service to Society Award

Giri Venkataramanan, the Keith and Jane Morgan Nosbusch Professor in electrical and computer engineering. Read more.