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A distinguished scholar and leader, Robinson will lead DPI into its next chapter focused on AI, innovation and statewide impact. He has served as Director of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) since 2012.

Rohit Bhargava, Professor of Bioengineering and Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering, and Jean-Pierre Leburton, Gregory Stillman Emeritus Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, are among the 169 distinguished academic and institutional inventors and 16 International Fellows named to the 2025 class.

Grainger engineers have developed a machine-learning method called Material Spatial Intelligence that creates detailed spatial maps of metal alloys’ microstructures, similar to how fingerprints uniquely identify individuals.

The Alliance for Maximizing Power Efficiency in Data Centers is bringing industry leaders and top Grainger Engineering researchers together to solve problems at the nexus of computing and energy.

Our alumni and students are leading the AI revolution, co-founding seven of the eight U. of I. startups that successfully completed the highly competitive Y Combinator accelerator program this fall. 

Paul Kwiat has been named to the international Quantum 100 list for his seminal contributions to quantum physics and innovative approach to public engagement — specifically LabEscape, the world's first quantum-themed science-based escape room.