Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Won Suk “Daniel” Lee helps farmers worldwide through precision agriculture. For 25 years, Lee has developed tools and technologies that growers can use to reduce the fertilizer, water, seeds and pesticides they need. This helps farmers grow more crops and increase profit, all […]

Professor of Geography College of Liberal Arts and Sciences A pioneering expert in tropical meteorology and severe weather, Matyas focuses on the spatial analysis of rainfall associated with tropical cyclones, including hurricanes. Their interdisciplinary work leverages Geographic Information Science and “big data” from remotely sensed ground-based and space-borne radars as well as global precipitation and […]

CVS/Pharmacy Inc. Professor of Cellular and Systems Pharmacology College of Pharmacy Jay McLaughlin’s research uses molecular, pharmacological, anatomical and behavioral methods to identify the neurobiological systems that underlie behaviors and their disorders. Using principles of both basic science and drug discovery, McLaughlin aims to develop novel therapeutic interventions for these neurological disorders. McLaughlin is currently […]

Professor of Public Relations & Director of Internal Communication Research College of Journalism and Communications Linjuan Rita Men is a professor of public relations in the College of Journalism and Communications, where she directs the Internal Communication Research Hub. A globally recognized expert in corporate and internal communication, Men’s work explores how organizations communicate with […]

Professor of Computer and Information Science and Engineering Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Prabhat Mishra’s research explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing for diverse application domains. His research area can be broadly characterized as the design and verification of secure and trustworthy electronic systems. His interests include embedded systems, design automation, […]

Associate Professor of Animal Sciences Range Cattle Research and Education Center Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Philipe Moriel works in the heart of the state’s cattle country. As an animal scientist, he conducts research and outreach at the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Hardee County. His innovative work focuses on cow-calf […]

Associate Professor of Landscape Ecology School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Jiangxiao Qiu is a rising star in the field of landscape ecology and ecosystem science. At the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, his innovative research endeavors to explain and […]

Associate Professor of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology and Co-Director, Center for Exercise Science College of Health and Human Performance Terence Ryan is focused on understanding the molecular pathways that regulate muscle and vascular responses to environmental and internal stressors, as cellular life is rooted in the cell’s ability to establish and maintain energy charge. A […]

Holloway Professor in Experimental Pathology and Interim Director, Emerging Pathogens Institute College of Medicine Marco Salemi is a global leader in molecular epidemiology and the evolution of viral and bacterial pathogens. His research spans over three decades and bridges molecular biology, computational science and public health. He specializes in understanding how infectious diseases emerge and […]

Professor of Chemistry Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology Chemist Ben Shen has dedicated his career to understanding nature’s biochemistry, so that its gifts and methods can be used to benefit humanity. Shen directs the Natural Products Discovery Center at the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology […]