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Presidential Frontier Faculty

A Revolutionary New Vision for Faculty Hires

The Presidential Frontier Faculty program is a university-wide integrated interdisciplinary faculty hiring campaign supported by President Renu Khator. It is initiated by the Office of the Provost and Division of Research. The program encompasses hiring a large cohort of convergence research faculty to respond to federal priorities and societal challenges.

The first cohort was recruited for FY2022.

By The Numbers

  • 22PFF Lines for FY2025
  • 9UH Colleges Involved in PFF Hires
  • 5Research Priority Areas

Overview

Presidential Frontier Faculty positions are linked to the expansion of one of the UH Research priority areas: Health, AI, Energy, Sustainability and Aerospace. Faculty hired into the PFF Program are accountable for both their individual success, as well as the expansion and success of their dedicated research area.

Who Are Presidential Frontier Faculty?


Committed to Convergence Research


Champion Cross-Discplinary Collaborations


Align with UH Research Thrusts


Address Societal Challenges