From the classroom to the global stage, our international alumni lead, innovate and inspire. Discover the success stories that were first shaped at Southern Illinois University.
Academic and scientist
Duy Hua is a highly respected researcher with over 100 published papers, nearly 50 research grants and four patents. His accolades include the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship for his work in developing treatments for Alzheimer's and cancer.
PhD in Chemistry
Scientist and minister
A respected leader in regional science policy, Anamai Singhabhandhu has chaired ASEAN’s Committee on Science and Technology. She was also named a Distinguished Alumna of Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2007.
PhD in Chemistry
Academic, historian and writer
Chen Jian is a leading scholar in modern Chinese history, Sino-American relations and Cold War international history. He has held esteemed positions at institutions such as Cornell University and NYU Shanghai.
PhD in History
