Announcing UBC's 2023 Distinguished University Scholars

October 18, 2023

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. 

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