Academy of Distinguished Researchers

The Academy of Distinguished Researchers represents the highest recognition of research and creative excellence at the Âé¶¹Çø. Membership is reserved for current Distinguished University Professor faculty members, who are awarded permanent distinction in the Academy for their sustained and nationally recognized contributions to scholarship. In addition, recipients of DU’s Research Scholar (Emerging, Established, or Eminent) and Creative Works awards are elected to the Academy for two, four, or six-year terms, corresponding to their career level.

The Academy underscores DU’s commitment as an R1 university to advancing impactful research and creative activity. Its members serve as role models, advocates, and advisors, fostering a vibrant research culture that inspires innovation, collaboration, and scholarly achievement across the university.

A full listing of all Distinguished University Professors can be found on our Faculty Senate ·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.Ìý

Academy of Distinguished Researchers

NameDivisionYear InductedTermÌý
Natural Sciences and Mathematics2009Ongoing
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences2020Ongoing
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences2007Ongoing
Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs2021Ongoing
Morgridge College of Education2018Ongoing
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences2023Ongoing
Natural Sciences and Mathematics1997Ongoing
Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs2014Ongoing
Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs2019Ongoing
Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs2010Ongoing
Morgridge College of Education2018Ongoing
Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science2013Ongoing
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences2021Ongoing
Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer ScienceÌý2011Ongoing
Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs2015Ongoing
Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science2024Ongoing
Natural Sciences and Mathematics1997Ongoing
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences2022Ongoing