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The Pierre Agostini Prize is the university’s most prestigious award for scholarly and artistic achievement and will be given annually to a faculty member whose research or creative work is recognized by their peers to be so groundbreaking and influential that it deserves to be called “world class” and would typically be recognized through national or international awards.

2024 was another testament to the power of Ohio State's researchers and partnerships that are driving change and helping to build a brighter future for all.

Cynthia Carnes and Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin have been named ENGIE-Axium Endowed Chair and Professor, respectively, pending approval by The Ohio State University Board of Trustees.

Srinivasan Parthasarathy, PhD, professor of computer science and engineering in the College of Engineering, has earned The Ohio State University 2024 Distinguished Scholar Award. Senior leadership in the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge recently surprised Parthasarathy with the honor at a department meeting.

Daniel Gallego-Perez, PhD, associate professor of biomedical engineering in the College of Engineering, has earned The Ohio State University 2024 Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award. Senior leadership in the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge recently surprised Gallego-Perez with the honor at a department meeting.     

Shang-Tian Yang, PhD, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering (CBE) in the College of Engineering, has earned The Ohio State University 2024 Distinguished Scholar Award. Senior leadership in the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge recently surprised Yang with the honor at a department meeting.

Jiangjiang "Chris" Zhu, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Education and Human Ecology’s Human Sciences department, and a member of the Comprehensive Cancer Center, has earned The Ohio State University 2024 Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award.

At the annual Research and Innovation Showcase held Wednesday, April 10, Emre Koksal, professor of Electrical and Computer Science Engineering in the College of Engineering, was awarded as The Ohio State University 2024 Innovator of the Year.

Brian J. Skinner, PhD, assistant professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has earned The Ohio State University 2024 Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award. Senior leadership in the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge recently surprised Skinner with the honor during a department meeting.