Researchers of the Year
![Neal P. Mankad; Researcher of the Year](https://today.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mankad.Neal13-590x393.jpg)
Neal Mankad, assistant professor of chemistry, is searching for ways to swap rare, expensive and often toxic metal catalysts for cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternatives. Photo: Jenny Fontaine
The Researcher and Scholar of the Year Awards recognize eight UIC scientists who are advancing knowledge in their fields. The Distinguished Researcher Award honors three researchers with a record of outstanding achievement. The Rising Star Award honors early-career researchers who show promise as future leaders.
ART, ARCHITECTURE & THE HUMANITIES
BASIC LIFE SCIENCES
CLINICAL SCIENCES
Alfonse Masi, Distinguished Researcher
NATURAL SCIENCES & ENGINEERING
Kathryn Nagy, Distinguished Researcher
SOCIAL SCIENCES