 Drexel Nanomaterials Institute); 
2002—2007 — Associate Dean of the College of Engineering for Special Projects;
2002—present — Professor of Chemistry (courtesy appointment); 
2001—present — Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics (courtesy appointment); 
2000—present — Professor of Materials Science and Engineering;
2001—2003 — Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering ;
1999—2000 — Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering with tenure; 
1999—2000 — Assistant Director, UIC Research Resources Center; 
1996—1999 — Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering 
University of Tübingen, Germany 
1995—1996 — Research Scientist 
1993—1995 — Research scientist at the Center for Materials Research, NATO/Norwegian Research Council Fellowship 
1992—1993 — Research scientist, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship 
1990—1992 — Research scientist, Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship 
1986—1990 — Research scientist

Professor Yury Gogotsi has received many awards and recognitions for his research accomplishments, some of which include