2015 Researchers of the Year

February 16, 2016

Ying Liu, associate professor of chemical engineering, Natural Sciences and Engineering Rising Star, Researcher of the Year Award

Ying Liu: “I’m very optimistic that engineers can make anything, as long as we listen.” — Photo: Roberta Dupuis-Devlin

The Researcher of the Year Award recognizes nine UIC scientists who are advancing knowledge in their fields. The Distinguished Researcher Award honors four researchers with a record of outstanding achievement. The Rising Star Award honors early-career researchers who show promise as future leaders.

ART, ARCHITECTURE & THE HUMANITIES

Jennifer Reeder, Distinguished Researcher

Alexander Eisenschmidt, Rising Star

BASIC LIFE SCIENCES

Richard van Breemen, Distinguished Researcher

Douglas Thomas, Rising Star

CLINICAL SCIENCES

Geri Donenberg, Distinguished Researcher

Andrew Boyd, Rising Star

NATURAL SCIENCES & ENGINEERING

Lawrence Ein, Distinguished Researcher

Ying Liu, Rising Star