2026 New Faculty Position Holders
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Julie A. AdamsCollege of Engineering Dean's Professor "I believe robots and artificial intelligence for real-world applications requires cross-disciplinary education, research development and field testing." |
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Sophia J. BaileyNambiar Family Faculty Scholar "I believe great science comes from training the next generation of great scientists." |
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C. Scott BakerEndowed Chair for Marine Mammal Research “I believe an understanding of our oceans is critical to maintaining the health of our planet.” |
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Zhenxing FengStephen Slavens Faculty Scholar in Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering "I believe that advancing sustainable energy and environmental protection is essential to the well-being of human society." |
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Christopher L. HagenJames R. Welty Professor in Thermal-Fluid Sciences “I believe that we as faculty are preparing the next generation of Oregonians for significant impact on the state and beyond!” |
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Jay H. Hardy IIIStirek Associate Professor of Management "I believe curiosity is an inherently human superpower that belongs to everyone, not just the naturally inquisitive." |
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Satoris HowesBetty S. Henry Amundson Faculty Scholar in Ethics "I believe impactful research and teaching emerge when scientific knowledge is translated into ethical, real-world practice." |
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Amanda KiblerPatricia Valian Reser Faculty Scholar in Education "I believe learners thrive when their languages and cultures are treated as assets." |
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Hannah LansverkEmily Rynerson Cosci Benton County Professor for Environmental Education "I believe personal experiences with the natural world and scientific inquiry shape confident youth who lead with curiosity, think critically and take meaningful action to care for their environment and communities." |
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Keith LeavittScott and Loni Parrish Chair in the College of Business “I believe organizations are fundamentally human endeavors, and understanding everyday choices is essential to building ethical and effective organizations.” |
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Stefan LeeBrent and Elaine Leback Professor in Engineering “I believe in the enduring power of public education to uplift communities and create lasting opportunity.” |
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Raymond J. MalewitzAnn and Bernard Malamud Faculty Scholar "I believe that solutions to our century’s greatest problems are located at the intersection of the sciences and the humanities." |
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Lech MuszynskiMaybelle Clark Macdonald Professor of Teaching Excellence in Forestry "I believe change requires action (cannot be wished in), and progress must be defended (cannot be taken for granted)." |
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Tala Navab-DaneshmandWarwick Family Engineering Faculty Scholar "I believe combining innovative science with inclusive mentorship empowers the next generation to confront global challenges like antimicrobial resistance." |
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Devin J. RoachTom and Carmen West Faculty Scholar "I believe the future of AI in manufacturing is to amplify human imagination." |
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Pauline SchilpzandGomo Family Professor |
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Richard A. Settersten Jr.Jo Anne Leonard Endowed Professor for Healthy Aging Research "I believe longer lives demand new ways of learning, working, caring and contributing." |
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Thomas J. SharptonJ. Burgess and Elizabeth B. Jamieson Chair in Healthspan Research "I believe the convergence of AI and biology will transform health from one-size-fits-all to one-of-a-kind." |
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Leigh Gabriela TorresTrophic Ecology Professor in the Marine Mammal Institute |
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Darrin L. WalentaGeorge R. Hyslop Professor for Oregon Grass Seed Research and Education "I believe engaging students and stakeholders in solving seed production challenges is fundamental to driving innovation and supporting impactful educational outreach." |
Endowed and Named Positions
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