Distinguished Research Master
Since 1972, the Council on Research has presented the University-wide award of Distinguished Research Master in recognition of outstanding career accomplishments in research and scholarship. The recipient is chosen by the Council from nominees proposed from the University community.
Nominations are solicited each Fall for review by the council in one of two categories:
- Arts, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
The award consists of the University Medal, a certificate designating the recipient as a Distinguished Research Master and a $2,500 annualized salary adjustment. Recipients of the award will be notified in February following the nomination year.
Eligibility
Any full professor (with the exception of a current Boyd Professor) is eligible for the Distinguished Research Master award. The career awards are intended to recognize individuals with a long-term record typically seven (7) years or longer of truly distinguished research and scholarship while at LSU.
Nominations may come from any faculty member but must be submitted through the appropriate department chair/unit head and dean/director to the Council on Research. All nomination packets should be contained in a single electronic file and organized in a manner consistent with the format provided in the nomination guidelines.
Review Criteria
This career award recognizes the significant contributions of a scholar to research, scholarship and creative activity on the national and international stage. Three conditions apply:
- The nominee must have a sustained public scholarly and/or research record.
- A substantial portion of the nominee’s scholarly and/or research record must have been compiled while at Louisiana State University and A & M College.
- The nominee’s research and scholarship must have made a vital impact on the scholarly community in the nominee’s field.
Nomination Materials
DRM nominations must include:
- a nomination letter (3 pages max)
- a current vita (5 pages max) for the nominee
- support letters from the department chair (if not the nominator) and dean, (3 pages max each) and
- three (3) external letters of reference.
The outside references must come from prominent scholars who are located at peer universities or, where appropriate, at major research laboratories or federal agencies.
Submitting Nominations
The Request for Nominations is published near the beginning of the Fall semester, with an anticipated submission deadline in late November. Specific information, including submission deadlines, required materials and submission processes can be found there.
Nominations are only accepted through the LSU Internal Grants & Competition Portal.
LSU Internal Grants & Competition Portal
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Distinguished Research Masters
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Paul Frick, Psychology Mette Gaarde, Physics & Astronomy |
| 2022 | Fahui Wang, Geography & Anthroplogy Guoqiang Li, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering |
| 2021 | Wesley Shrum, Sociology Peter Clift, Geology & Geophysics |
| 2020 | Pius Khashama Ngandu, French Studies Robert Lipton, Mathematics |
| 2019 | Heather McKillop, Geography & Anthropology Joseph A. Giaime, Physics & Astronomy |
| 2018 | Kam-biu Liu, Oceanography & Coastal Sciences William Demastes, English |
| 2017 | Michael Khonsari, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Nancy Isenberg, History |
| 2016 | Jagannathan Ramanujam, Electrical & Computer Engineering Michelle Zerba, English |
| 2015 | Graca Vicente, Chemistry John Protevi, French Studies |
| 2014 | Elisabeth Oliver, English Jorge Pullin, Physics & Astronomy |
| 2013 | Susanne Brenner, Mathematics Kelly R. Pace, Finance |
| 2012 | Carl Freedman, English Bradley Schaefer, Physics & Astronomy |
| 2011 | Suzanne L. Marchand, History Kalliat T. Valsaraj, Chemical Engineering |
| 2010 | Kevin L. Cope, English Robin L. McCarley, Chemistry |
| 2009 | Sumanta Acharya, Mechanical Engineering Nina Lam, Environmental Sciences |
| 2008 | Gestur Olafsson, Mathematics James Wilcox, English |
| 2007 | Robert C. Mathews, Psychology Steven A. Soper, Chemistry & Mechanical Engineering |
| 2006 | Jerry P. Draayer, Physics & Astronomy James C. Garand, Political Science |
| 2005 | R. Eugene Turner, Oceanography Paul E. Hoffman, History |
| 2004 | Brian J. Hales, Chemistry M. Cornelia Yarbrough, Music |
| 2003 | Arnold H. Bouma, Geology & Geophysics Patrick McGee, English |
| 2002 | Johnny Matson, Psychology Vijay P. Singh, Civil & Environmental Engineering |
| 2001 | John T. Caprio, Biological Sciences Joseph V. Ricapito, Foreign Languages & Literatures |
| 2000 | Alexandre Leupin, French Studies Joel Tohline, Physics & Astronomy |
| 1999 | James Olney, English James Oxley, Mathematics |
| 1998 | S. Sitharama Iyengar, Computer Science J. Gerald Kennedy, English |
| 1997 | Anne C. Loveland, History Harry H. Roberts, Coastal Studies |
| 1996 | Johannes Storz, Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitological Eugene Wittkopf, Political Science |
| 1995 | Arthur G. Bedeian, Management |
| 1994 | Louis J. Thibodeaux, Chemical Engineering |
| 1993 | George Z. Voyiadjis, Civil & Environmental Engineering |
| 1992 | G. Ellis Sandoz, Political Science |
| 1991 | John C. Merrill, Journalism |
| 1990 | Robert A. Godke, Animal Science & Veterinary Physiology |
| 1989 | Nikolaus H. Fisher, Chemistry |
| 1988 | Samuel P. Meyers, Marine Science & Food Science |
| 1987 | A. R. P. Rau, Physics & Astronomy |
| 1986 | Kenneth N. Orbach, Accounting |
| 1985 | Thomas R. Klei, Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology |
| 1984 | Attipat K. Rajagopal, Physics & Astronomy |
| 1983 | Ronald J. W. Henry, Physics & Astronomy |
| 1982 | George R. Newkome, Chemistry Donald E. Stanford, English |
| 1981 | Alworth D. Larson, Microbiology Neal W. Stoltzfus, Mathematics |
| 1980 | William J. Cooper, Jr., History |
| 1979 | Wayne L. Mattice, Chemistry |
| 1978 | Kendall N. Houk, Chemistry |
| 1977 | Lewis P. Simpson, English |
| 1976 | James M. Coleman, Coastal Studies Institute Herman E. Daly, Economics |
| 1975 | Robert F. O’Connell, Physics & Astronomy William H. Patrick, Jr., Wetland Biogeochemistry Institute |
| 1974 | H. Jesse Walker, Geography & Anthropology |
| 1973 | Albert H. Meier, Zoology & Physiology |
| 1972 | Robert Thompson, Psychology |