Faculty
News and information for and about UT Dallas faculty.
Ceremony Honors Scholars and Their Mentors
Funny anecdotes and heartfelt thanks were on tap at last week's investiture of two UT Dallas professors: Dr. Yves Chabal, as the Texas Instruments Distinguished University Chair in Nanoelectronics, and Dr. Kenneth K. O, as the Texas Instruments Distinguished Chair. This round of investitures was made possible through a 40-year partnership with Texas Instruments. read more
Prof to Direct Center for Children and Families
Dr. Margaret T. Owen, professor in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, has been appointed director of the Center for Children and Families.
"I am very excited about this new opportunity and look forward to growing the center into one of national prominence," said Owen. "Helping to enhance collaborative relationships among the faculty who study children and families, and to stimulate and support their outstanding research efforts will be a few of my priorities."
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Faculty Author Event Celebrates Profs in Print
Among the 34 faculty members recently honored at the 4th Annual University of Texas at Dallas Faculty Author Reception were two who had written or edited three or more books. Jennifer S. Holmes, an associate professor in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, wrote one book, was the co-author of another, and served as the co-editor of a third volume. read more
Award Recognizes Entrepreneurship Center
The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UT Dallas has been recognized by its university peers with an award citing the program's contributions to advancing the discipline of entrepreneurship.
IIE Executive Director Joseph C. Picken accepted the honor at the annual conference of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers in Houston. read more
Investment Theory Talk to Open Lecture Series
School of Management faculty member Yexiao Xu will discuss "Systematic Risk and Idiosyncratic Risk in Stock Investing" on Monday, Oct. 26, as part of a series of 40 public lectures marking UT Dallas' fourth decade as a UT System institution. Xu's talk will address changes in thinking about the role of risk and return. read more
Prof Lauded for Work in Translation Studies
University of Texas at Dallas Arts and Humanities Professor Rainer Schulte has been honored with the Linda Gaboriau Translation Award for his contributions to the field of translation studies.
The Gaboriau Award is given annually to an American, Canadian or Mexican translator who translates national or international contemporary authors and who has made a significant contribution to the art of translation and to literature. read more
Scholar Takes Talents to the Silver Screen
Dr. Nathan Berg, associate professor of economics, will be traveling to Japan this month to write music for and portray one of four leading roles in a feature film by Japanese director Yoshihiro Fukagawa. Berg, a fluent Japanese speaker, plays an American musician living in Japan. read more
Business Prof in Demand for Expertise on China
Continuing interest in China's role in global business is fueling demand for the insights of a UT Dallas management faculty member who is an expert on the subject.
Mike W. Peng began a series of high-profile speaking engagements over the weekend with a keynote address at the three-day conference on China at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
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Prof to Discuss Weapons Proliferation at U.N.
Dr. Marie Chevrier will speak at United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday as part of a comprehensive review of a resolution to halt the spread of weapons of mass destruction. read more
Ensemble to Play Works by Rodriguez, Messiaen
San Antonio's SOLI Chamber Ensemble makes its Dallas debut on Friday, Oct. 2, at Jonsson Performance Hall, performing works by UT Dallas Professor of Music Robert Xavier Rodriguez. Messiaen's monumental Quartet for the End of Time will be juxtaposed with Rodriguez's Les Niais Amoureux and Musica, por un tiempo.
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Dance Prof's Work Chosen for Festival
A choreographic work by Arts and Humanities faculty member Michele Hanlon has been honored as one of seven featured in the 2009 SideBySide international online dance festival.
The festival received 156 entries this year. Hanlon's acceptance makes her the first American nominee. read more
Asian-American Council Pays Tribute to Dean
The DFW Asian-American Citizens Council has honored Dennis Kratz, dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, with its annual Person of the Year award. The council recognized Kratz's work to establish the Confucius Institute, which "continues to promote and hold significant public activities that truly benefit the community by providing real and valuable education on Asia to the public." read more
Prof: New Media Are Changing Academia
The rapidly changing structure of information flow has brought into question the relevancy of certain academic institutions, says Dr. David Parry. The assistant professor, who specializes in emerging media and digital culture, will explore the possibilities in "The University and the Future of Knowledge," a free public lecture. read more
Engineering School Adds 10 New Faculty
The School of Engineering and Computer Science is welcoming 10 new faculty members this semester, increasing its faculty population by more than 10 percent and enhancing its capabilities in key areas.
The 10 expand the Electrical Engineering Department's expertise in analog technology and systems and build the young materials science department's capabilities in organic electronics and advanced materials fabrication. read more
Respected Math Scholar to Lead Department
Dr. Wieslaw Krawcewicz, known for a multidisciplinary research emphasis, is the new head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Under his leadership, M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in actuarial mathematics and biostatistics are expected to be added. read more
UTeach Dallas Lauded as a Bridge to the Future
The Metroplex Technology Business Council, the largest technology trade organization in Texas, has awarded UTeach Dallas the 2009 Tech Titan of the Future award in the university category.
The award recognizes educational programs designed to address critical shortages of students interested in technology disciplines. read more
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