Distinguished Professor
The Distinguished Professor designation is the highest academic title at RIT and is given to faculty who have exhibited a record of sustained excellence over the course of their careers.
Eligibility
Distinguished Professors must be professors holding tenure or granted tenure under expedited review (Policy E06.1).
Criteria
Faculty must have exhibited a record of singular excellence sustained over the course of their careers, as demonstrated by extraordinary scholarly contributions manifested in leading journal publications, books, or creative accomplishments; and at least one of the following:
- Preeminent teaching ability that creates significant and lasting contributions to the practice of teaching that go beyond the university; or,
- Exemplary service that impacts one’s professional field or the lives of others in extraordinary ways.
Nomination Process
Nomination for the Distinguished Professor title is initiated by the nominee’s dean or by an RIT professor. Self-nominations are prohibited.
For more information about the selection process and terms of a distinguished professor, go to section E06.1 of RIT’s University Policies.
Award Recipients
2022-2023
Carlos O. Lousto, College of Science
2021-2022
Amit Batabyal, College of Liberal Arts
2019-2020
Manuela Campanelli, College of Science
Satish Kandlikar, Kate Gleason College of Engineering
James Perkins, College of Health Sciences and Technology
2018-2019
John Klofas, College of Liberal Arts
Josh Owen, College of Art and Design
Bruce Smith, Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Contact
For more information, contact the Academic Affairs team at academicaffairs@rit.edu.