As the 2026-27 academic year begins, UConn Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is proud to recognize and celebrate the recent promotions of four faculty members.

Warmest congratulations to:

• • • • • • • • Kelly Burke, promoted to Professor
              • Daniel Burkey, promoted to Professor
              • Ioulia Valla, promoted to Professor
              • Jennifer Pascal, promoted to Professor in-Residence

We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and the many ways they contribute to our students, our department, and the broader UConn community. Congratulations to all four on this well-deserved recognition!

Read more about UConn’s 2026 faculty promotions and tenure on UConn Today.