University of Texas at Austin professors Radu Marculescu and Dev Niyogi have been named 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, according to a March 26 announcement. The AAAS is one of the world’s largest general scientific societies.
The AAAS fellowship is considered a lifetime honor, recognizing distinguished and ongoing achievements that advance science or its applications. Marculescu was recognized for his work in design automation and embedded computing, while Niyogi was honored for research on how urban and agricultural landscapes affect regional hydroclimatic extremes.
“The AAAS fellowship highlights what great research should do: make a difference,” said Executive Vice President and Provost William Inboden. “The work of professors Marculescu and Niyogi is shaping how we live by directly transitioning discovery to impact, be that in the design of intelligent computing systems or our understanding of extreme weather. UT Austin is fortunate to have scholars of this caliber, and I am proud to see them recognized.”
Marculescu holds the Laura Jennings Turner Chair in Engineering in the Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research includes developing machine learning methods for modeling embedded systems, cyber-physical systems, and Internet-connected devices. He previously received recognition from professional organizations such as IEEE Computer Society and Association for Computing Machinery.
Niyogi holds the William Stamps Farish Chair in Geology with appointments at both Jackson School of Geosciences and Cockrell School of Engineering. He leads labs focused on predicting weather hazards like extreme heat, heavy rainfall, hurricanes, and developing tools to help cities adapt to climate challenges.
“This year’s AAAS Fellows have demonstrated research excellence, made notable contributions to advance science, and delivered important services to their communities,” said Sudip S. Parikh, Ph.D., chief executive officer at AAAS. “These fellows and their accomplishments validate the importance of investing in science and technology for the benefit of all.” The new fellows will be featured in Science magazine’s April edition before being formally recognized at an event in Washington D.C.
