2024 New Faculty Position Holders
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Meghna Babbar-SebensEvans Family Professor in Clean Water "I believe humans are responsible for protecting the rights of all living beings to clean and safe water. " |
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Andre R. BarbosaGlenn Willis Holcomb Professor in Structural Engineering " I believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and education in Structural Engineering for creating resilient, sustainable and cost-effective built structures that promote community well-being." |
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Chih-hung ChangStephen Slavens Faculty Scholar in Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering "I believe in inspiring next-generation scientists and engineers to create transformative innovations and make advancements in global sustainability and energy initiatives via teaching and research mentoring." |
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Pallavi DhagatCollege of Engineering Dean's Professor “I believe that my biggest contribution as a teacher is giving opportunity and empowering my students to dream and achieve big.” |
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Anne DunnDr. Russ and Dolores Gorman Faculty Scholar "I believe it is important to educate our students to think critically, provide them with research and hands-on learning experiences, and train them in the transferable skills necessary to thrive in today’s ever-changing workplace." |
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Chong FangPatricia Valian Reser Faculty Scholar in Science "I believe curiosity drives learning and innovations, so we can discover the inner-workings of everything around us and develop them for better use." |
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Naomi T. Fitter"I believe technology can be used to empower people to manage their healthcare and improve their quality of life. " |
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Luis-Angel Gomez-CunyaBeavers Faculty Fellow in Engineering Construction "I believe persistence and patience are critical to achieving our objectives." |
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Reem HajjarMaybelle Clark Macdonald Professor of Teaching Excellence in Forestry "I believe teaching students critical thinking and systems approaches is essential for a just and sustainable future. " |
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Xiulei "David" JiBert and Emelyn Christensen Professor "I believe we can address grand challenges to make the world a better place by creating fundamental knowledge that goes to the textbooks." |
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Margaret KrauseWarren Kronstad Wheat Research Chair "I believe Oregon growers play a critical role in feeding the world." |
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Jonathan Kujawa"I believe mathematical literacy is as important as language literacy, everyone deserves to be treated as an individual, and worthiness cannot be measured in dollars alone." |
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Travis MulliniksGlenn and Mildred Harvey Professor "I believe resilience and a mindset of embracing obstacles leads to greater success." |
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May NymanTerence Bradshaw Chemistry Professor "I believe the next generation can accomplish anything." |
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Michael J. OlsenCH2M HILL Professor in Civil Engineering "I believe that geospatial information transforms the world by uniting communities to achieve a holistic view and shared vision in addressing their challenges." |
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Mariapaola RiggioRichardson Chair in Wood Science and Forest Products "I believe in harnessing wood's potential to create a more sustainable, resilient and healthy built environment." |
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Suzanne C. SegerstromJo Anne Leonard Petersen Chair in Gerontology and Family Studies "I believe aging - healthy or unhealthy - comes from an interaction among the psychological, the physical and the social parts of a person." |
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Mark E. SwansonStarker Chair in Private and Family Forestry "I believe we can forge a better relationship between society and the land with good science and good communication!" |
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Yelda TurkanRobert C. Wilson Faculty Scholar "I believe digital twins and AI can improve circularity in the construction industry, thus reduce its carbon footprint and impact on climate change." |
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Meagan WengroveJohn and Jean Loosley Faculty Fellow "I believe we can help Oregon and the Pacific Northwest adapt to the future impacts of climate change and create opportunities for students to learn and contribute to our adaptation goals." |
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Dorthe WildenschildDeVaan Chair and Executive Director of Clean Water Technology "I believe access to clean water is a human right." |