The University of South Florida (USF) is set to acknowledge the remarkable achievements of five Indian-origin faculty members through its Faculty Outstanding Research Achievement Awards. Covering an array of fields including biology, business, communication, education, engineering, medicine, psychology, and public health, these individuals have significantly advanced research in their respective domains.
One awardee, Faizan Ali, an associate professor at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management within the Muma College of Business at the USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus, has been commended for his impactful contributions to the realm of hospitality and tourism management. His work has notably elevated research methodologies that illuminate consumer behavior and human-computer interaction within this industry.
Recognized for his exceptional contributions to bacterial cell biology, Prahathees Eswara, an associate professor in the Molecular Biosciences department within the College of Arts and Sciences, has expanded our understanding of this field and fostered interdisciplinary collaborations for innovative antibiotic development.
Sunil Mithas, a professor and USF World Class Scholar at the School of Information Systems and Management in the Muma College of Business, receives accolades for his intellectual prowess in the information systems discipline.
Ankit Shah, an assistant professor in the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering department within the College of Engineering, is acknowledged for his significant contributions to advancing AI-enabled decision-support methodologies. His research focuses on identifying and addressing physical and digital threats in defense and civilian applications.
Gopal Thinakaran, a professor of Molecular Medicine within the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, garners recognition for his outstanding work in Alzheimer’s disease research. His endeavors delve into understanding the molecular intricacies of the disease and probing the functional role of BIN1, a notable risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
