At the August Board of Trustees meeting, Distinguished University Professor Judit E. Puskas was celebrated for her outstanding contributions and presented with a medallion and plaque honoring her award. Distinguished University Professor is the highest faculty honor at The Ohio State University.
Puskas, a member of the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, joined Ohio State in 2019, continuing a prolific industry and academic career in rubber technology. A world-renowned polymer expert, Puskas’ impact on her field and her students is broadly recognized.