The Dean’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Faculty Excellence in Research went to Hongbin Zhan, Professor in Geology & Geophysics. David Sparks, Professor & Associate Department Head of Geology & Geophysics, added: “Dr. Zhan is an amazingly prolific scientist. [His] impressive research record has been compiled while he was also making significant contributions to our department’s missions in teaching and service. Hongbin Zhan has been an inspiration to a generation of students and colleagues. His amazing stretch of research productivity over the last several years does not actually appear to be a peak, but part of a continuing upward trend that will continue for years.” - See more at: http://geonews.tamu.edu/news/2016/12/2016-faculty-staff-awards#sthash.piN0Onom.dpuf