Penn State Intercom......April 12 , 2001

University names 5
distinguished professors

In recognition of their outstanding contributions to the University, five faculty members have been given the title of distinguished professor. This special academic title is intended to recognize a limited number of outstanding professors.

Candidates for appointment as distinguished professors are nominated by their peers, departments or programs. They must be current, full-time active members of the faculty holding the rank of professor, not currently holding an endowed chair, professorship or faculty fellowship.

More information about the appointment of distinguished professors is available on the Web. Go to http://www.ohr.psu.edu/ and click on policies.

The newly named distinguished professors are:

Agricultural Sciences

Gary J. Killian, reproductive physiology

Dennis J. Murphy, agricultural engineering

Commonwealth College

Adam J. Sorkin, English, Penn State Delaware County

Engineering

Iam-Choon Khoo, electrical engineering

K. Kirk Shung, bioengineering

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