University of Texas at Dallas Faculty Recognized for Innovative Research and Leadership

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The University of Texas at Dallas is proud to announce that two of its faculty members have received prestigious recognitions for their groundbreaking research and leadership in their fields. Dr. Zihao Ou, assistant professor of physics, has been named to MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35 list for 2025, while Dr. Angela Shoup and Dr. Jackie Clark, both from the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, have been honored as Legacy Distinguished Fellows of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA). These recognitions reflect the university's commitment to innovation, research, and excellence in education.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Zihao Ou, assistant professor of physics, has been named to MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35 list for 2025 for his groundbreaking research on optical imaging of living systems.
  • Ou's innovation has the potential to revolutionize the field of biomedical research and diagnostics by making skin and muscle tissue transparent, allowing researchers to examine internal organs in living systems in more detail.
  • Dr. Angela Shoup, Ludwig A. Michael, MD Callier Center Executive Director, has been recognized as a Legacy Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) for her exceptional career and lifelong commitment to advancing the profession of audiology.
  • Dr. Jackie Clark, clinical professor of speech, language, and hearing, has also been honored as a Legacy Distinguished Fellow of the AAA for her dedication to leadership, research, education, and clinical excellence in the field of audiology.
  • Both Shoup and Clark have served as presidents of the AAA, showcasing their leadership and commitment to the profession.
  • Ou's research has been published in top-tier journals, including Science, MRS Communications, and the Journal of Visualized Experiments.

Statistics:

  • Since 1999, MIT Technology Review has recognized 1,065 innovators worldwide.
  • Ou was chosen from among 420 nominees from 40 countries.
  • The American Academy of Audiology has honored 31 Legacy Distinguished Fellows to date.
  • Shoup and Clark are among the inaugural class of Legacy Fellows, named in August 2023.
  • The AAA has over 12,000 members worldwide.

Sources:

  • MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35 list for 2025
  • American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
  • "Meet the 2025 35 Innovators Under 35" article by MIT Technology Review (2023)
  • "University of Texas at Dallas Faculty Member Named to Prestigious 35 Under 35 List" press release by the University of Texas at Dallas (2023)
  • "UTD Faculty Members Honored as Legacy Distinguished Fellows of American Academy of Audiology" article by the University of Texas at Dallas News Center (2023)