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.

• Jacob Daane, Biology and Biochemistry

• Melody Yunzi Li, Modern and Classical Languages

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..

• Jakoah Brgoch, Chemistry

• Amanda Venta, Psychology

Professor

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

• Vincent Tam, Pharmacy

• Zhigang Deng, Computer Science