Announcing UBC's 2023 Distinguished University Scholars

The Distinguished University Scholar awards recognize exceptional members of faculty who have distinguished themselves as scholars in research and/or teaching and learning. The award is conferred by the President on the recommendation of an Adjudication Panel.

Here are the 10 new Distinguished University Scholars at UBC in 2023:

• Dr. Purang Abolmaesumi - Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science
• Prof. Joel Bakan - Allard School of Law
• Dr. Allan Bertram - Chemistry, Faculty of Science
• Dr. Lara Boyd - Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine
• Dr. Scott Hinch - Forest & Conservation Sciences, Faculty of Forestry
• Dr. Catherine Johnson - Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences, Faculty of Science
• Dr. Daniel Justice - English and Critical Indigenous Studies, Faculty of Arts
• Dr. Ara Norenzayan - Psychology, Faculty of Arts
• Dr. Mary O’Connor - Zoology, Faculty of Science
• Dr. Chris Overall - Faculty of Dentistry
• Dr. Sunera Thobani - Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts

The next call for nominations will be issued in early 2025. 

Learn more about the Distinguished University Scholar Program