Researchers of the Year
Neal Mankad, assistant professor of chemistry, is searching for ways to swap rare, expensive and often toxic metal catalysts for cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternatives. Photo: Jenny Fontaine
The Researcher and Scholar of the Year Awards recognize eight UIC scientists who are advancing knowledge in their fields. The Distinguished Researcher Award honors three 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
BASIC LIFE SCIENCES
CLINICAL SCIENCES
Alfonse Masi, Distinguished Researcher
NATURAL SCIENCES & ENGINEERING
Kathryn Nagy, Distinguished Researcher
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Jamie Chriqui, Distinguished Researcher
