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Distinguished Chair in Natural Sciences and Mathematics

An anonymous donation created the chair in September 2009 to support the research and scholarly activity of the holder in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Headshot for Dr. Jie Zheng

Dr. Jie Zheng

  • Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

“I came to UTD, a place I fell in love with after my very first visit, with a dream of being an excellent scholar and teacher. UTD has top-notch research facilities and offers great support to faculty. In the past decade, I have witnessed a dramatic growth of the University in all aspects, which is the foundation of the success of my research program. The great support from my colleagues and the administration makes UTD an excellent place to start a successful career. It is my great honor to receive this prestigious professorship.”