Distinguished Professors of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
The title of Distinguished Professor of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences honors colleagues at the rank of Professor who have excelled in teaching, research, or outreach/engagement, and whose work has demonstrated significant impact on their fields, students, CFAES, and University, and/or the public. It is essential that such professorships are reserved for the most distinguished faculty. Therefore, no more than 10% of the total number of those holding the rank of Professor in CFAES may hold this title at any one time.
To be eligible, Professors must not already hold a titled position, such as Eminent Scholar, Distinguished University Professor, or an endowed chair or professorship, and will have generally served in rank for at least five years at Ohio State or a peer university. Eligible Professors must be active and respected scholars in their field of specialization, with records of sustained and significant productivity throughout their careers, including the years at full rank. They also must have a record of excellence in teaching and outstanding service to their TIUs, CFAES, University, profession, and/or the community. In evaluating and prioritizing these areas, reviewers will keep in mind the diversity of faculty activities across CFAES as well as the trajectory of individual faculty members’ careers and the areas in which they have focused their efforts.
Current Distinguished Professors of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Jeffrey Firkins
Department of Animal Science
Awarded 2023-2024
Dr. Mary Gardiner
Department of Entomology
Awarded 2024-2025
Dr. M. Monica Giusti
Department of Food Science and Technology
Awarded 2021-2022
Dr. Chieri Kubota
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
Awarded 2023-2024
Dr. Jay Martin
Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering
Awarded 2021-2022
Dr. Devin Peterson
Department of Food Science and Technology
Awarded 2019-2020
Dr. Luis Rodriguez-Saona
Department of Food Science and Technology
Awarded 2022-2023
Dr. Sudhir Sastry
Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE)
Awarded 2022-2023
Dr. Brent Sohngen
Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics (AEDE)
Awarded 2022-2023
Dr. M. Susie Whittington
Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership
Awarded 2020-2021
Dr. Lingying Zhao
Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Awarded 2023-2024
Previously Awarded Distinguished Professors of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Elena Irwin
Distinguished University Professor
Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics (AEDE)
Awarded 2019-2020
Dr. Linda Lobao
Emeritus Professor
School of Environment and Natural Resources
Awarded 2020-2021
Dr. Sally Miller
Emeritus Professor
Department of Plant Pathology
Awarded 2019-2020
Dr. Judit Puskas
Distinguished University Professor
Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE)
Awarded 2019-2020
Dr. Sandra Velleman
Emeritus Professor
Department of Animal Sciences
Awarded 2021-2022