Dr. Eugenia Kharlampieva, Chemistry, and Dr. Karolina Mukhtar, Biology. Dr. Eugenia Kharlampieva, Chemistry, and Dr. Karolina Mukhtar, Biology The CAREER award is the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education, and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations.The College of Arts and Sciences last had a faculty member win a CAREER grant in 2011, when Dr. David Hilton (Physics) was recognized for his work in coherent manipulation in quantum systems. UAB has never had four faculty honored in a single year.
Selection for this award is based on two important criteria:
- innovative research at the frontiers of science and technology that is relevant to the mission of the sponsoring organization or agency, and
- community service demonstrated through scientific leadership, education or community outreach.
Dr. Thamar Solorio and Dr. Ragib Hasan, Computer and Information SystemsThe awards foster innovative developments in science and technology, increase awareness of careers in science and engineering, give recognition to the scientific missions of the participating agencies, enhance connections between fundamental research and national goals, and highlight the importance of science and technology for the Nation’s future.2014 Research Grants and Monetary Awards:
Dr. Eugenia Kharlampieva, Chemistry
Shape Responses of Ultrathin Hydrogel Microcapsules
Award amount: $525,000
Dr. Karolina Mukhtar, Biology
Regulatory Mechanisms of Pathogen Mediated Cellular Stress Signaling in Arabidopsis: Taking Plant Molecular Biology to the Urban Garden
Award amount: $1,100,000
Dr. Thamar Solorio, Computer Science
Authorship Analysis in Cross Domain Settings
Award amount: $500,000
Dr. Ragib Hasan, Computer Science
Secure and Trustworthy Provenance for Accountable Clouds
Award amount: $485,000
