UGA Research

The University of Georgia has named David B. Berkowitz as its next vice president for research. A nationally recognized science policy leader and accomplished research administrator, Berkowitz currently serves as assistant director of the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, where he oversees a $1.7 billion portfolio supporting research and infrastructure in astronomy, chemistry, materials science, mathematics and physics.

“It is an honor to join the rich historical tradition at the University of Georgia, the nation’s first state-chartered university,” Berkowitz said. “UGA brims with creative talent, from the arts and humanities to the social, physical and biological sciences.

His appointment begins July 1.



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Congratulations to UGA's Robin Buell and Daniel Perez on their respective elections to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in science. Buell’s work decodes plant genomes to advance agriculture, while Perez studies avian influenza and other emerging viruses. Their election brings UGA’s total NAS membership to 16.

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Geology Department UGA's “Rock Doctor” Mattia Pistone studies volcanoes past and present—from the Alps to Mt. Etna—to forecast eruptions, protect communities, and understand how volcanic activity shapes Earth’s climate and future.

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