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<\/a>Bjorkman<\/p><\/div>\n
The appointees chosen from nominations submitted last autumn are Dr. Karen Bjorkman, Dr. Vijay Goel, Dr. Blair Grubb, Dr. Joan Kaderavek, Dr. Alan Pinkerton and Dr. Ronald Viola.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to recognize these senior faculty members for their distinguished careers and contributions to The University of Toledo,\u201d said Dr. Rosemary Haggett, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. \u201cThese distinguished professors are the finest examples of excellence in learning, discovery and engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year\u2019s recipients are symbolic of UT\u2019s mission of improving the human condition,\u201d added Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, provost, executive vice president for health affairs and dean of the College of Medicine. \u201cNot only are their academic achievements impressive, but their willingness to share their knowledge exemplifies the spirit of collaborative education.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bjorkman is professor and interim chair of physics and astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Goel<\/p><\/div>\n
A member of UT\u2019s faculty since 1996, Bjorkman is considered a global expert in the measurement and interpretation of polarization data relative to B-type stars and related objects. She has secured extensive extramural funding, including a $500,000 NASA Long-Term Space Astrophysics Grant, which is indicative of the highest caliber research of fundamental importance to the field of astrophysics.<\/p>\n
She has authored a book, 82 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals and 48 conference proceedings. In 2008, she was a recipient of UT\u2019s Outstanding Teacher Award.<\/p>\n
Goel is endowed chair and McMaster-Gardner professor of orthopedic bioengineering in the College of Engineering and the College of Medicine.<\/p>\n
He joined UT\u2019s faculty in 2000 and is considered a pioneer and global expert in the field of spine biomechanics. He is responsible for extensive extramural funding, including a $4.8 million grant from the Ohio Research Scholar Program.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Grubb<\/p><\/div>\n
Goel is a member of the editorial boards of several prestigious journals and has authored two major textbooks, 200 peer-reviewed articles and more than 450 scientific and clinical presentations.<\/p>\n
A faculty member since 1988, Grubb is professor of medicine and pediatrics in the College of Medicine.<\/p>\n
Considered one of the world\u2019s foremost authorities regarding syncope and disorders of the autonomic nervous system, Grubb\u2019s expertise draws patients from across the globe. He was recognized as one of America\u2019s Top Doctors in 2002 and from 2004 to 2007.<\/p>\n
Grubb has authored two books, more than 180 journal articles and more than 30 book chapters. In addition to his clinical writings, Grubb\u2019s prose, poetry and artwork have appeared in several mainstream publications.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Kaderavek<\/p><\/div>\n
Kaderavek is professor of early childhood, physical and special education in the Judith Herb College of Education.<\/p>\n
She joined UT\u2019s faculty in 2000 and has emerged as an international expert in the fields of emergent literacy and language development. She also is renowned for her extensive public outreach as a humanitarian worker dedicated to education across the globe, particularly in Africa and India.<\/p>\n
Kaderavek has secured approximately $2 million in extramural funding, including a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to study early childhood special education.<\/p>\n
She has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and presented at more than 100 conferences.<\/p>\n