Vinoy Thomas, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, received the 2019 Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship.

He was presented the award by UAB Graduate School Dean Lori McMahon, Ph.D., in a ceremony on April 2.

Thomas mentors a number of graduate students, directing their work as they contribute to his research into polymer composites, biomaterials, and nanomaterials.