Dr. Hao received the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award as one of 35 awardees from 127 ORAU member institutions nationwide!

This annal competitive research award from ORAU (Oak Ridge Associated Universities) is made to provide funds to enrich the research and professional growth of young faculties in the first two years of a tenure track position in any of five science and technology disciplines: engineering or applied science; life sciences; mathematics and computer science; physical sciences; and policy, management or education.