2025 Distinguished Texas Scientist
Dr. Jingbo Liu
Texas A&M University, Kingsville
Dr. Jingbo Louise Liu is an experienced leader in science and technology, renowned for her impactful contributions to renewable energy research and commitment to scientific innovation. With over two decades of leadership experience and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, she bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and strategic program leadership. Her belief in education and mentorship aligns with building an inclusive scientific community, engaging scientists and engineers at all levels. Dr. Liu's approach transcends traditional boundaries, combining academic discipline with practical impact, essential for organizations meeting modern science and technology challenges. Her blend of technical understanding and strategic insight supports scientific missions and enhances organizational performance. Dr. Liu's leadership in securing funding and peer recognition showcases her exceptional caliber in stewarding innovative pursuits. As a proactive thinker and charismatic communicator, she embodies the transformative leadership essential for intellectual and technological evolution within the scientific community.
Recent Distinguished Texas Scientists
Each year the Board of Directors of the Texas Academy of Science honors one of our colleagues as the Distinguished Texas Scientist. This honor reflects distinguished contributions to science through research and publication that has garnered recognition at the national and international level. Candidates must have spent a significant portion of their professional careers in Texas.
A nomination package for the Award should consist of a nominating letter from any Scientist, member or non-member of the TAS, summarizing the candidate’s achievements and their impact on both Science and Texas, and also include two supporting letters from experts in the fields associated with the nominee. All letters should be addressed to the Vice President of the TAS and arrive prior to January 1. The vice president can be contacted direct via email.
2024 - Dr. Daniel Romo,
2023 - Dr. Robert McMahon
2022 - Dr. Ping Yang
2021 Dr. Donna Shaver, National Park Service at Padre Island National Seashore
2020 Dr. George Perry, Semmes Foundation Distinguished University Chair in Neurobiology, University of Texas at San Antonio
2019 David Lambert, Isabel McCutcheon Harte Centennial Chair in Astronomy, University of Texas at Austin
2018 Purnendu K. (Sandy) Dasgupta, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Arlington
2017 Bert O'Malley, FACS, Baylor College of Medicine
2016 Gary Garrett, Department of Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin
2015 Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, Department of Psychology (Neuroscience), University of Texas at Austin
2014 Michelle Bushey, Department of Chemistry, Trinity University
2013 Camille Parmesan, Integrative Biology, University of Texas at Austin
2012 Larry Gilbert, Ecology and Evolution, University of Texas at Austin
2011 George Kattawar, Physics, Texas A&M University
2010 James R. Dixon, Herpetology, Texas A&M University
2009 Owen Lind, Limnology, Baylor University
2008 Ernest L. Lundelius, Jr., Vertebrate Paleontology, University of Texas at Austin
2007 Robert J. Baker - Mammalogy and Molecular Genetics, Texas Tech University
2006 Erik R. Pianka, Ecology, University of Texas at Austin
2005 Frank Judd, Biology, University of Texas-Pan American
2004 John C. Perez, Microbiology, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
2003 Jonathan A. Campbell, Biology, University of Texas at Arlington
2002 Alastair Ian Scott, Director, Center for Biological NMR, Texas A&M University
2001 Glenn Evans and Gene Mear
2000 Kathie Thomas-Keprta, Everett K. Gibson, Jr., David S. McKay, NASA Mars Meteorite Research Team
1999 Dr. Norman Hackerman, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, Univ. of Texas at Austin
1998 Dr. Clark Hubbs Zoology University of Texas at Austin
1997 Dr. Robert F. Curl and Dr. Richard F. Smalley, Chemistry, Rice University
1996 Dr. Sammy M. Ray Oyster Biology Texas A&M University at Galveston
1995 Dr. John Reading Physics Texas A&M University
1994 Dr. Patrick L. Odell Mathematics Baylor University
1993 Dr. William R. Brinkley Medicine Baylor College of Medicine
1992 Dr. J. Knox Jones Mammalogy Texas Tech University
1991 Dr. Roger Unger Medicine Southwestern Medical Center
1990 Dr. Carolyn Huntoon Space Medicine NASA
1989 Dr. Carl B. Collins, Jr. Physics University of Texas at Dallas
1988 Dr. Virgil E. Barnes Geology University of Texas at Austin
1987 Dr. Richard C. Starr Botany University of Texas at Austin
1986 Dr. Grover E. Murray Geology Texas Tech Univ.
1985 Dr. Albert Zlatkis Chemistry University of Houston
1984 Dr. Francis S. Johnson Aerospace University of Texas at Dallas
1983 Dr. Michel Halbouty Geoscience Private Industry
1982 Dr. Perry Adkisson Entomology Texas A&M University
1981 None
1980 Dr. Ilya Prigogine Physics University of Texas at Austin
1979 Dr. Michael DeBakey Medicine Baylor College of Medicine
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