Princeton University has confirmed the appointment of twelve new faculty members, consisting of three full professors and nine assistant professors. This decision, made by the University’s Board of Trustees, introduces notable scholars across various academic fields.
Arzoo Osanloo joins the anthropology department as a full professor, focusing on law, societies, and justice. Her appointment begins on August 1. Osanloo previously taught at the University of Washington, directing its Middle East Center. Her scholarly work intersects anthropology, Islamic studies, and more, with several publications to her name.
Charles M. Schroeder III will join the chemical and biological engineering faculty on September 1. Previously from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Schroeder has contributed to the fields of soft matter dynamics and bioelectronics. His research has earned him recognition and several patent credits.
Richard Ashby Wilson will also become part of the anthropology department, starting on September 1. Known for his work in the anthropology of law and human rights, Wilson has held numerous academic positions and published extensively. His previous role was at the University of Connecticut, where he established the Human Rights Institute.
Each new assistant professor brings expertise in diverse disciplines. They include Beatrice Adams in African American history, Dagmara Kraus-Cavaillès in German postwar culture, and Aleksei Oskolkov specializing in macroeconomics. Several of the appointees, such as John Sigmier in art and archaeology and Aviram Uri in physics, are poised to make significant contributions to their respective fields.
The newly appointed faculty members hold doctoral degrees from prestigious institutions internationally, further reinforcing Princeton’s commitment to academic excellence.
