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Florida State University has honored four faculty members with the Developing Scholar Award, which recognizes the investigative contributions and creative endeavors of associate professors.
Faculty were put forth for nomination by their individual academic departments. The awards, facilitated by the Council on Research and Creativity, provide funding to enhance the awardee’s research and creative initiatives.
“Kudos to these faculty members for their exceptional efforts and this well-deserved accolade,” remarked Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson. “FSU is delighted to acknowledge their achievements and to assist them in their scholarly pursuits.”
Robert Tomko, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine
Tomko investigates the architecture and function of a protein system known as the ubiquitin-proteasome system and its involvement in healthy and pathological conditions. His laboratory operates at the level of single proteins and whole cells, employing methods that encompass biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics, structural biology, proteomics, biophysics, and pharmacology. His aim is to discover new treatment targets and to create pharmacological modulators with promising therapeutic outcomes.
Elizabeth Cecil, Department of Religion, College of Arts and Sciences
Cecil analyzes texts, images, monuments, and landscapes to explore the historical development of Hindu religions across South and Southeast Asia. She serves as the chief research collaborator in the European Research Council PURANA project and is the co-editor-in-chief of the open-access journal PURANA Media. At FSU, she contributes to the Native American and Indigenous Studies Center and co-directs the More-than-human Religion project, which investigates the agency of nonhuman forces, entities, and ecosystems.
Aaron Wilber, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
As a faculty member within FSU’s Program in Neuroscience, Wilber studies the brain dynamics that allow us to perceive our location through a body-centered perspective — the way we orient ourselves in space to navigate our surroundings and comprehend the dysfunctions occurring when this system fails. His research explores how these neural systems contribute to learning and memory, and how neural networks are affected by cognitive and memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Yanshuo Sun, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Sun applies mathematical modeling and optimization techniques to enhance the planning, operations, and management of transportation systems. His work encompasses various facets of transportation, including public transit, freight movement, airports, economics, and transportation data analytics. Recent projects have investigated enhancing the efficiency of on-demand mobility services in rural regions, the impacts of fare capping for public transportation, and methods to bolster data capabilities through collaborations between academia and industry.
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