Lauren and Lee Fixel Distinguished Professorships

FARM Professors are prestigious faculty who have demonstrated a track record and potential to make great strides in the food and agriculture lifecycle. FARM is honored to name its inaugural Lauren and Lee Fixel Distinguished Professors.

Lora Iannotti

Lauren and Lee Fixel Distinguished Professor

Lora Iannotti is the founder of WashU’s E3 Nutrition Lab, which aims to prevent undernutrition through equitable, sustainable, and culturally appropriate solutions. Her research on maternal nutrition is changing national policies in Ecuador — and has the potential to benefit millions globally.

Feng Jiao

Lauren and Lee Fixel Distinguished Professor

Feng Jiao is among the world’s most influential scholars, leading innovative research on electrocatalysis and carbon dioxide utilization. His research group is spearheading breakthroughs in sustainability — developing cutting-edge technology to address global issues in energy storage, chemical manufacturing, and food production.