Presidential
Frontier Faculty
Selection CriteriaThe University of Houston launched its Presidential Frontier Faculty (PFF) initiative in 2022 to recruit top scholars from around the globe. These researchers and teachers engage in interdisciplinary research that responds to societal challenges facing communities around the globe.
Priority Research Areas
- Aerospace
- Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering
- Sustainability
- Health
About Presidential Frontier Faculty
UH President Renu Khator initiated the Presidential Frontier Faculty to elevate the institution’s research profile and extend its academic reach. The program is presently overseen by the Office of the Provost and Division of Research.
Read the Featured StoryMeet the Presidential Frontier Faculty
The University of Houston launched its Presidential Frontier Faculty (PFF) initiative in 2022 to recruit top scholars from around the globe. These researchers and teachers engage in interdisciplinary research that responds to societal challenges facing communities around the globe.
Mingjian Wen
Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Dr. Wen leads research leveraging AI, high-performance computing, and molecular simulations to design new materials for renewable energy.
Neema Langa
Assistant Professor of African American Studies and Sociology
Since arriving at UH in 2022, Dr. Langa has continued to research gender and healthcare disparities, specifically topics related to maternal healthcare and outcomes.
Dalia Munenzon
Professor of Architecture
Professor Munenzon is award-winning researcher whose visions for resilient, sustainable communities support her scholarly efforts at UH.