2015 Researchers of the Year
![Ying Liu, associate professor of chemical engineering, Natural Sciences and Engineering Rising Star, Researcher of the Year Award](http://today.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DG16_02_09_021-590x393.jpg)
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
CLINICAL SCIENCES
Geri Donenberg, Distinguished Researcher
NATURAL SCIENCES & ENGINEERING
Lawrence Ein, Distinguished Researcher
SOCIAL SCIENCES