November 28, 2025
We are pleased to announce the new Distinguished University Scholars at UBC for 2025.
The Distinguished University Scholar awards recognize exceptional members of faculty who have distinguished themselves as scholars in research and/or teaching and learning. The award is conferred by the President on the recommendation of an Adjudication Panel.
This year’s recipients are:
- Mark Beauchamp, Kinesiology, Faculty of Education
- Peter Black, Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
- Lori Brotto, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine
- Shawn Mansfield, Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry
- Takamasa Momose, Chemistry, Faculty of Science
- Barbara Pesut, Nursing, Faculty of Health & Social Development
- Terrance Snutch, Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine
- Kiran Soma, Psychology, Faculty of Arts
- Evan Thompson, Philosophy, Faculty of Arts
- Vincent Wong, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science
Congratulations to these scholars for their outstanding work and being honoured with the prestigious Distinguished University Scholar recognition.
Visit the Distinguished University Scholar award page to learn more about the program.