NC State’s 2023-24 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 22 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond.

Since the program’s inception in 2012, 258 faculty have been named University Faculty Scholars. These faculty members carry the title for the duration of their faculty appointment at NC State and receive an increase to their base salary.

Each college may submit nominations for assistant professors appointed for a second term, associate professors and professors within the first three years of their appointment. Senior faculty then review nominations, evaluating them on research and scholarship productivity, excellence in teaching and mentoring, and leadership in extension, professional societies and public service initiatives.

This year’s class of University Faculty Scholars includes:

• Jennifer Ayscue, assistant professor of educational leadership, policy and human development
• Aydin Aysu, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering
• Belle Boggs, professor of English
• Yang “Alice” Cheng, associate professor of communication
• Min Chi, professor of computer science
• Glenn Cruse, associate professor of molecular biomedical sciences
• Ericka Ford, associate professor of textile engineering, chemistry and science
• Maru Gonzalez, assistant professor of agricultural and human sciences
• Ricardo Hernandez, associate professor of horticultural science
• Timothy Kraft, associate professor of business management
• Edgar Lobaton, professor of electrical and computer engineering
• Lucian Lucia, professor of forest biomaterials
• Gustavo Machado, associate professor of population health and pathobiology
• Matthew Peterson, associate professor of graphic design and industrial design
• Michael Reiskind, associate professor of entomology and plant pathology
• Mahmoud Sharara, assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering
• Dali Sun, associate professor of physics
• Benjamin Shane Underwood, professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering
• Rachel Vann, assistant professor of crop and soil sciences
• Vanessa Volpe, associate professor of psychology
• Qingshan Wei, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering
• Yi Xiao, associate professor of chemistry

This post was originally published in NC State News.