Computer scientist Raghu Meka receives IEEE Computational Breakthrough Award April 15, 2025 The award honors outstanding innovations in the field of computer science.
Computer scientist Jason Cong receives computing breakthrough award April 11, 2025 He is being recognized for his fundamental contributions to improving the automation and customization of computing systems.
David Eisenberg joins Spark NS 2025 cohort of Parkinson’s researchers April 9, 2025 His group aims to discover small molecules for pills that can target and dissolve alpha-synuclein fibrils, which kill neurons.
Mason Porter wins major Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics prize April 7, 2025 He was selected for his ability to communicate mathematics effectively and his review articles on networks, complex systems and dynamics.
UCLA doctoral student named Schmidt Science Fellow for first time April 7, 2025 Xintong Yuan, a chemical engineering doctoral student, has been selected to join the 2025 class of next-generation researchers.
Staff news: Jack Bobo named IICA Chair in Global Food Security and Agricultural Innovation April 3, 2025 The UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies executive director was honored for his contributions to food policy and sustainable food systems.
Blake Emerson earns American Law Institute Early Career Scholars Medal March 20, 2025 The honor is only given out every other year, and is one of the most prestigious in the legal academy.
Owen Witte awarded international Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine March 19, 2025 He is being honored for his discoveries that have helped reshape the treatment of leukemia, lymphoma and other cancers.
Liz Izhikevich named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ in science March 14, 2025 The assistant professor was recognized for her research into improving the performance and security of the internet — both on Earth and in space.
Roger Wakimoto elected to Association for the Advancement of Science board March 11, 2025 UCLA’s vice chancellor for research and creative activities joins the board of directors of the world’s largest scientific society.
UCLA Samueli dean recognized with teaching, research awards March 5, 2025 Ah-Hyung “Alissa” Park’s honors include the 2025 Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Award.
Kristopher Kersey’s first book honored by Medieval Academy of America February 28, 2025 The professor was awarded the 2025 Monica H. Green Prize for “Facing Images: Medieval Japanese Art and the Problem of Modernity.”
Nasim Annabi named senior member of the National Academy of Inventors February 25, 2025 The UCLA Samueli associate professor is among 162 emerging inventors from 64 institutions named to the academy’s 2025 senior member class.
Anne Churchland honored by National Academy of Sciences for neuroscience research February 11, 2025 She has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Pradel Reseach Award for her contributions to understanding of the nervous system.
Dr. Robert Cherry honored with Press Ganey Physician of the Year Award February 4, 2025 The award recognizes leadership, compassionate care and dedication to improving the human experience in health care.
Michael Jung honored by National Academy of Sciences for contributions to chemistry February 3, 2025 The distinguished professor of chemistry’s research has advanced synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry, particularly for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Yuzhang Li and Bolei Zhou receive Young Investigator Award January 23, 2025 The professors’ awards from the Office of Naval Research will support their work on next-generation batteries and computer vision.
UCLA oncologist receives dual honors for service in Santa Barbara December 16, 2024 Fred Kass is the region’s medical association’s physician of the year, and recipient of an inaugural compassion award.
Amy Rowat named Allen Distinguished Investigator December 16, 2024 The funding will help the professor’s team discover molecules that regulate cell membrane shape stability and mechanical resilience.
Dr. Karol Watson appointed to Health and Human Services Committee on Minority Health December 13, 2024 The professor of medicine and cardiology will offer expertise on improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations.
Tejas Parasher honored with 2024 Political Theory Prize December 5, 2024 This marks the professor’s second award for his debut book, “Radical Democracy in Modern Indian Political Thought.”
Dr. Catherine Juillard receives ACS/Pfizer Academic Global Surgeon Award November 25, 2024 Her research focuses on health disparities, such as improving access to surgical care in low- and middle-income countries.
Lena Pernas awarded Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering November 25, 2024 The professor is among 20 early career scientists who will each receive $875,000 over five years to pursue their research interests.
Michelle Liu Carriger honored with Barnard Hewitt Award for research in theater history November 25, 2024 ‘Theatricality of the Closet’ examines fashion’s capacity for generating controversy and constructing identities.
Computer scientist Jason Cong honored with 2024 Phil Kaufman Award November 22, 2024 The professor is being recognized for his contributions to Field-programmable gate array design automation technology.