Professorships

Aug 13, 2019

You Decide: How Different Are Local Economies?

William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Mike Walden breaks down a new report from the McKinsey Global Institute, a private business management firm, that looks at the economic growth of several key areas of North Carolina. 

Jul 30, 2019

NC State Distinguished Professors Among Several Awarded in Eighth Annual Research Collaboration Fund

The University Global Partnership Network recently awarded the eighth round of the annual Research Collaboration Fund to nine projects between the consortium's universities. Several distinguished NC State professors are represented on six of the funded projects this year. 

Jul 30, 2019

You Decide: What Can We Do About the National Debt?

William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Mike Walden discusses the challenges facing the United States as the national debt continues to climb. What can be done? What should be done? 

Jul 23, 2019

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Helps Turn NC State Research into Real-World Solutions

Several NC State distinguished professors, among other faculty, will receive support this year from the Chancellor's Innovation Fund, which helps researchers translate their discoveries into market-ready solutions that can change the world. 

Jul 23, 2019

Spires Helps Students Cultivate Relationships on First Study Abroad Trip to China

Hiller Spires, Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Literacy Education at the NC State College of Education, led her first study abroad course this spring, taking 11 students to three cities in China to explore culture and education practices. 

Jul 23, 2019

ASME Newsmaker Srinath Ekkad

Srinath V. Ekkad, R.J. Reynolds Professor and head of the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering at NC State University, has been named the new editor of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications. Ekkad's own research focuses on thermal management, energy concepts, propulsion and advanced system diagnostics, and it has been supported by a number of government agencies and companies. 

Jul 9, 2019

Frey Receives Award for Excellence in Air Pollution Control

NC State's H. Christopher Frey received the 2019 Frank A. Chambers Excellence in Air Pollution Control Award from the Air & Waste Management Association. The Glenn E. and Phyllis J. Futrell Distinguished University Professor and a 25-year faculty member in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Frey is an internationally recognized expert in air quality whose research addresses the continuum between energy use, emissions and exposure to air pollution, as well as tools and techniques for developing policy-relevant insights. 

Jul 9, 2019

Chemist Williams Named LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar

The College of Sciences has named Gavin Williams as the Thomas Lord, LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar at NC State. The distinguished professorship was made possible thanks to a gift from LORD Corporation. Williams, associate head of the Department of Chemistry, uses microbes as factories toward the development of potent, more effective antibiotics. 

Jul 9, 2019

Charging up Electric Vehicles

Dr. Iqbal Husain, ABB Distinguished Professor, is one of several College of Engineering faculty members who are engaged in research that may ensure wider adoption of electric vehicles in the future. The subjects of their work range from the materials within lithium ion batteries, which are used to power electric vehicles, to the development of a smaller, faster charger. 

Jul 2, 2019

Chemist Pierce Named LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar

The College of Sciences has named Joshua Pierce of the Department of Chemistry as the Hugh C. Lord, LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar at NC State. The distinguished professorship was made possible thanks to a gift from LORD Corporation. Pierce is a prominent chemist whose research includes building molecules that can be used to create new drugs to fight infectious diseases, cancer and chronic pain.