The University System of Georgia Board of Governors has awarded 2024 Director of the Year honors to 19 Georgia Tech faculty members. These honors recognize the recipients' outstanding contributions and excellence in education, research, and innovation.
“These wonderful colleagues exemplify the spirit of excellence and dedication that characterizes Georgia Tech's faculty,” he said. steve mcloughlin, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “Their contributions not only advance knowledge in their respective fields, but have a positive impact on our community as a whole. It is a privilege to work with these faculty members and they inspire me every day. I am giving.”
The Georgia Tech faculty members named as Regents Professors are:
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amy blackman (Updated), Faculty of Computing, Faculty of Interactive Computing, Senior Vice Chair
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John Cressler (Updated), Schlumberger Professor of Electronic Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
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greg gibson (Updated), Tom and Marie Patton Professor of Biological Sciences, Director of the Center for Integrative Genomics, School of Science, Department of Biological Sciences
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thomas carfesGeorge W. Woodruff, Professor of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and HUSCO/Ramirez Distinguished Chair in Fluid Power and Motion Control.
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Li WenkeProfessor and John P. Imlay Jr. Software Department Chair, Department of Computing, Department of Computer Science and Department of Cybersecurity and Privacy.
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Brian MajerkoIvan Allen College of Arts and Sciences, Professor in the Department of Literature, Media and Communication, Director of the Digital Media Graduate School of Research, and Director of the Expressive Machinery Laboratory
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Patricia MokhtarianClifford and William Green, Jr. Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering
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charles david sherrill (Updated) Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Deputy Director for Research and Education, Data Science and Engineering Research Institute
Georgia Tech faculty members named as Regents researchers include:
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david gottfried Assistant Director and Chief Researcher, Institute of Electronics and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Engineering (reappointed)
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gregory showman (Updated) GTRI Sensor and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory Fellow and Chief Researcher
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Jeffrey SittardPrincipal Researcher and Chief Innovation Officer, Information and Cyber Science Division, GTRI
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Lean WestPediatric Technology Chief Engineer and Principal Investigator, Georgia Tech Pediatric Innovation Network
Georgia Tech faculty members named as Regent Entrepreneurs include:
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Mustaq AhmadProfessor, Department of Computer Science, School of Computing, and Department of Cybersecurity and Privacy
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Omer InanLinda J. and Mark C. Smith Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering.
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Rampi RamprasadGeorgia Research Alliance, Professor and Michael E. Tenenbaum Family Chair, School of Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Distinguished Scholar in Energy Sustainability
Georgia Tech faculty members named as Regents Innovators include:
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Alexander AlexeevGeorge W. Woodruff Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Joseph Anderer Faculty Fellow, School of Engineering
Georgia Tech faculty members appointed to Georgia Mining Institute early career professorships:
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shen daiFaculty of Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Associate Professor/Group Coordinator
Writer: Brittany Aiello, Faculty Communications Program Manager, Institutional and Scholarly Communications, Institute Communications
