2025 New Faculty Position Holders
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Bahman Abbasi"I believe investment in research brings social and economic prosperity." |
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Líney ÁrnadóttirCallahan 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 BarbosaCecil 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 BhattaraiOregon 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 BrookinsWicks-Street Head Men's Soccer Coach "I believe cultivating confidence through competitive excellence prepares young people for success." |
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Yamini Chalam, DVMOtteman 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 CruickshankOregon 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 DallasMoore 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 BieberGlenn 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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Jill HubbardSeven 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. KaberCollege 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 KowalewskiGrover Family Chair in Sustainable Urban Landscapes "I believe Beavers build the future." |
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Meg Krawchuk"I believe we can learn to coexist with fire in a way that is socially and ecologically just." |
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Kelly McElroyFranklin 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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James OsborneOregon Wine Research Institute Director “I believe providing students with a solid foundation in the underlying science, while encouraging them to think beyond the theoretical, is crucial for developing the next generation of food and beverage entrepreneurs.” |
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Matthew PowersEdmund 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"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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Josh StewartGordon Galbraith Endowed Faculty Scholar in Agricultural Education "I believe in the power of education through relationship-building, dialogue, and critical thinking." |
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Kyriakos C. StylianouCollege 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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Desiree TullosMiner Professor of Biological and Ecological Engineering "I believe that engaging students and local communities in the science and management of rivers will help will help protect the places, lifestyles, and livelihoods that define us as Oregonians." |
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Tracy WilsonLeonard 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-CristalesRichard 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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Hui ZhangFranklin A. McEdward Professor for Student Learning Initiatives "I believe we can build a library search experience with state-of-the-art multilingual support to help international students overcome language barriers and succeed in their studies at OSU." |
Endowed and Named Positions
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