2025 Appointees: Endowed & Named Positions

OSU’s 180+ endowed and named faculty support funds honor nationally and internationally known scholars, educators and researchers at OSU. Meet new position appointees in 2024-25 and learn about the visionary donors who empower them to create exciting learning opportunities for students, advance groundbreaking research and forge new paths in their field.

 

 

 

 

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Bahman Abbasi

 

 

 

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Líney Árnadóttir

Callahan Faculty Scholar in Chemical Engineering

"I believe the future of renewable energy lies in the hands of creative students who can integrate fundamental scientific understanding into innovative engineering solutions."

 

 

 

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Andre Barbosa

Cecil and Sally Drinkward Professor in Structural Engineering

"I believe in exploring innovations in structural engineering to create strong, sustainable and affordable built infrastructure that helps improve the well-being of our communities."

 

 

 

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Gaurab Bhattarai

Oregon Hazelnut Industry Professor

“I believe that through innovation in breeding, we can develop resilient and high-yielding hazelnut cultivars that will ensure the sustainability and growth of Oregon’s hazelnut industry.”

 

 

 

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Jarred Brookins

Wicks-Street Head Men's Soccer Coach

"I believe cultivating confidence through competitive excellence prepares young people for success."

 

 

 

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Yamini Chalam, DVM

Otteman Brant Faculty Fellow in Small Animal Medicine

"I believe in providing diverse, real-world experiences and mentorship to empower new veterinarians to have the resilience, confidence and compassion to improve the lives of animals and their people."

 

 

 

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Jenifer Cruickshank

Oregon Dairy Farmers Association Faculty Scholar in Dairy Production and Management

"I believe in supporting farmers in data-driven decision making to advance efficient food production, animal welfare and environmental stewardship for the sustenance of our communities."

 

 

 

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David Dallas

Moore Family Center Endowed Director

"I believe in the power of nutrition science to advance strategies for ensuring optimal human development and preventing and treating chronic disease."

 

 

 

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Erica Bieber

Glenn Willis Holcomb Professor in Structural Engineering

"I believe true interdisciplinary research will be the key to solving society’s biggest scientific and engineering challenges."

 

 

 

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Christina H. Hagerty

Oregon Wheat Faculty Scholar

"I believe food security is national security."

 

 

 

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Jill Hubbard

Seven Peaks Ventures Faculty Scholar in Computer Science Innovation

"I believe true innovation happens when diverse perspectives come together to create solutions that benefit all members of society."

 

 

 

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David B. Kaber

College of Engineering Dean's Professor

"I believe engineering research on robotic and AI technologies for collaboration with humans is fundamental to optimizing future large-scale systems in energy, healthcare, transportation."

 

 

 

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Alec Kowalewski

Grover Family Chair in Sustainable Urban Landscapes

"I believe Beavers build the future."

 

 

 

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Meg Krawchuk

Fischer Family Faculty Fellow

"I believe we can learn to coexist with fire in a way that is socially and ecologically just."

 

 

 

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Kelly McElroy

Franklin A. McEdward Professor for Student Learning Initiatives

"I believe we all have the right to privacy while reading, learning and using technology."

 

 

 

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Matthew Powers

Edmund Hayes Professor of Silviculture Alternatives

"I believe studying the dynamics of forests and their connections with society helps us educate creative problem solvers to sustain both forests and social wellbeing."

 

 

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Jan Frederik Stevens

Ava Helen Pauling Chair

"I believe xanthohumol will help people live longer, healthier lives. We brought xanthohumol, an obscure natural product from hops, from the lab bench to clinical trials. And it saved lives."

 

 

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Kyriakos C. Stylianou

College of Science Faculty Scholar

"I believe advancing materials chemistry through rational design and innovative synthesis is key to solving global challenges."

 

 

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Tracy Wilson

Leonard and Brenda Aplet Financial Literacy Professor

"I believe our work in 4-H empowers youth to thrive in a changing world."

 

 

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René Zamora-Cristales

Richard Strachan Chair in Forest Operations Management

"I believe teaching is about encouraging each student to clearly see what they have become because what they have achieved as the shortest path is not always the optimal."

 

 

 

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Endowed and Named Positions

Learn about the 180+ endowed and named faculty support funds across Oregon State University