The University of Houston is pleased to announce the recipients of the Awards for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity for the 2023-2024 academic year. 

Assistant Professor

This award recognizes faculty who have demonstrated great potential in research, scholarship and creative endeavors by virtue of the exceptional quality of their early contributions.

• Weiyi Peng, Biology and Biochemistry

• Peter Salib, Law

Associate Professor

This award recognizes faculty who have established a growing record of outstanding research, scholarship and creative contributions, and who are emerging leaders in their field..

• Jae-Hyun Ryou, Mechanical Engineering

• Elizabeth Simas, Political Science

Professor

This award recognizes faculty who have a substantial continuing record of outstanding research, scholarship and creative activities.

• Paul Cirino, Psychology

• Gopal Pandurangan, Computer Science