HONORS
2017, Semantic Compaction Systems Education Travel Fund, University of Pittsburgh
2010, IGI Global Best Article Award
2008, Bruce Baker Education Travel Award, University of Pittsburgh
2007, J. Craig Venter Institute, Summer Fellowship
2000-2007, University Fellowship, The George Washington University
1994-1998, Y. S. Chow Fellowship
1997, P & G Fellowship
1998, Cheng Jing Theoretical Physics Award