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Todd Hastings Named University Research Professor for 2020-2021

June 22, 2020

The purpose of the University Research Professorship program is to recognize and publicize research accomplishments of scholars across the full range of disciplines at UK.

J. Todd Hastings, co-PI on the Kentucky NNCI

J. Todd Hastings, co-PI on the Kentucky NNCI

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

 

J. Todd Hastings, Reese S. Terry Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been named a University Research Professor for the 2020-2021 academic year. 

The purpose of the University Research Professorship program is to recognize and publicize research accomplishments of scholars across the full range of disciplines at UK. The award amount is $10,000 for one year, to be used to further the research, scholarship and creative endeavors of the awardee.  

“It is truly gratifying to recognize these distinguished experts who have made significant contributions in so many different fields of research at the University of Kentucky,” said Lisa Cassis, UK’s vice president for research. “The University Research Professorship Award honors members of our faculty who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship and creative work that addresses scientific, social, cultural and economic challenges in our region and around the world.”

The University Research Professors Program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research, scholarship and creative endeavors within each college that nominates a faculty member. College leadership developed criteria for excellence in research and scholarly activity within their area of expertise and then nominated faculty who excelled at these criteria.