| Prof | Hengbin | Wang | Virginia Commonwealth University | United States | Biology | Epigenetics | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Prof | Zi-Jun | Liu | University of Washington | United States | Medicine | Craniofacial Biology | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Daniel | Akerele | University of Washington | United States | Civil Engineering | Construction and Material Science | Distinguished Scientist Award | View Profile |
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| Dr | Anuradha | kunthur | University of Arkansas | United States | Medicine | Oncology | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |