Faculty

News and information for and about UT Dallas faculty.

Ceremony Honors Scholars and Their Mentors

Yves Chabal and Kenneth OFunny 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." read more

Faculty Author Event Celebrates Profs in Print

Jennifer HolmesAmong 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

Joseph PickenThe 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

Rainer SchulteUniversity 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

Nathan BergDr. 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. read more

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

SOLI Chamber EnsembleSan 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. read more

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

Dennis KratzThe 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

Professor David ParryThe 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

Mathukumalli VidyasagarThe 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

D. Wieslaw KrawcewiczDr. 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

Mary UrquartThe 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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November 24, 2009