Alexander Spokoyny is among 24 scientists nationally to be selected. He is also senior author of research published recently in the journal Nature Materials.
Arjun Deb, associate professor of medicine and molecular, cell, and developmental biology, focuses on developing ways to help the heart heal better after a heart attack.
Jianwei “John” Miao, professor of physics and astronomy, and Yu Huang, professor of materials science and engineering, share the award with a colleague in Colorado.
Dr. Joann Elmore will serve as director of the program that offers training for nurses and doctors to conduct research aimed at improving health and health care.
E. Tendayi Achiume is one of only 15 scholars selected from several hundred nominees across all academic disciplines, including medicine, social sciences and the arts.
Kuo-Nan Liou, distinguished professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at UCLA, is being recognized for his contributions to the development of science and technology in China.
The American Association of Geographers recognized three faculty members for their “outstanding contributions to the advancement or welfare of the geography profession.”
Danijela Cabric, has been elected a 2018–2019 distinguished lecturer by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Communication Society at UCLA.