External Awards for Engineering Faculty

This dedicated site has been adapted and created specifically for engineering faculty. Visit here for the External Faculty Award website on the Office for Faculty Excellence’s site for more information.

About External Awards

External awards play a crucial role in recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of faculty members at NC State University’s College of Engineering. These accolades, which include awards, fellowships, and honorary memberships, are granted by external organizations and institutions that are contributing to the broader recognition of faculty members’ contributions to their respective fields.

Why Pursue External Awards?

External recognition not only enhances the visibility of new research but also provides well-deserved acknowledgment for career achievements. Additionally, awards and fellowships offer vital resources that empower faculty to further their research and teaching endeavors. The benefits include financial support, dedicated time, and access to an extended network of scholars.

Office for Faculty Excellence (OFE) Support

How OFE Can Assist You

The Office for Faculty Excellence’s External Awards, led by Director Kyle Miskell, is dedicated to supporting faculty members in their pursuit of external awards. Kyle Miskell provides valuable assistance throughout the application process, ensuring that faculty members are well-prepared and positioned for success.

OFE’s Resources include:

Tips on Being Award Ready: Prepare yourself for success with valuable insights and advice from OFE to enhance your chances of receiving external recognition.
Advice on Writing Letters: Craft compelling and effective application letters with guidance from OFE to showcase your achievements and contributions.
Advice on Securing Letters: Learn strategies for obtaining strong letters of recommendation to strengthen your award application.
Fulbright Resources: Explore resources and guidance specifically tailored for Fulbright opportunities, a prestigious avenue for international recognition.
Previous Recipients: Gain inspiration from the achievements of past recipients who have successfully secured external awards with the support of OFE.

Engineering-Focused Opportunities

Director Kyle Miskell has curated a specialized catalog of engineering-focused opportunities. See the catalog below.

View opportunities

Explore our curated selection of the highest and most prestigious awards by visiting this link.

Start Your Journey to External Recognition

Empower your academic and research journey by exploring the diverse range of external awards available. Whether you’re looking for financial support, time for dedicated research, or the opportunity to connect with a broader community of scholars, OFE is here to guide you.

Faculty Featured Award Winners

Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence

James Lester, Computer Science, 2022
Veena Misra, Computer and Electrical Engineering, 2022
Richard Spontak, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, 2022
Robert Kelly, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2021

Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship

Lilian Hsiao, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2022

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow

Morton Barlaz, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, 2021
Ayman Hawari, Nuclear Engineering, 2021

Department of Energy, Early Career Research Award

Veronica Augustyn, Materials Science and Engineering, 2021

Fulbright Future Scholarship

Iqbal Husain, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2022

Humboldt Research Fellowship

Fanxing Li, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2021

Jefferson Science Fellow

Warren Jasper, Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, 2021

National Academy of Engineering

Frances Ligler, Biomedical Engineering, 2021 (Simon Ramo Founders Award)
Louis Martin-Vega, Engineering, 2021

National Academy of Inventors

Paul Dayton, Biomedical Program, College of Engineering. 2021 (Senior Member)
Donald Freytes, Biomedical Program, College of Engineering, 2021 (Senior Member)
Frederick Kish, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2021

National Science Foundation Early Career Development Award

Ashly Cabas, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, 2022
Qing Gu, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2022
Albert Keung, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2022
Spyros Pavlidis, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2022
Bradley Reaves, Computer Science, 2022
Hao Su, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 2022
Wenyuan Tang, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2022
Alexandros Kapravelos, Computer Science, 2021
Natalie Nelson, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, 2021
Ruozhou Yu, Computer Science, 2021
Lilian Hsiao, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2021
Christopher Parnin, Computer Science, 2021

NC State University Faculty Scholars

Matthew Bryant, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 2021-22
Ramón Collazo, Materials Science and Engineering, 2021-22
Michael Daniele, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2021-22
Albert Keung, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2021-22
Srdjan Lukic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2021-22
Eunkyoung Shim, Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, 2021-22
Jack Wang, Forestry and Environmental Resources, 2021-22
Milad Abolhasani, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2020-21
Maria Avramova, Nuclear Engineering, 2020-21
Wei Gao, Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, 2020-21
Ismail Guvenc, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2020-21
Michael Kudenov, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2020-21
Stefano Menegatti, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2020-21
Natalie Nelson, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, 2020-21
Lokendra Pal, Forest Biomaterials, 2020-21

Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Lisa Bullard, Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringI, 2021-22

University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

Hasan Jameel, Forest Biomaterials, 2021

U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Research Award

Veronica Augustyn, Materials Science and Engineering, 2021