Peter Honeyman honored with Edward Law Emeritus Outstanding Service Award

Peter Honeyman, research professor emeritus of computer science and engineering, has been recognized with the Edward Law Emeritus Outstanding Service Award by the College of Engineering. The award honors emeritus faculty who continue to provide exceptional service in teaching, research, and mentorship.

A faculty member at U-M for more than 30 years, Honeyman’s career is marked by an extraordinary level of dedication and achievement, and he has continued to make significant contributions to the university even after his retirement. He has stepped up to teach EECS 388: Introduction to Computer Security, a course with more than 400 students, sharing his vast experience and fostering a supportive learning environment for students. He has also made efforts to build a culture of support beyond the classroom, organizing events including appreciation dinners for his teaching assistants.

Honeyman’s influence likewise extends into faculty development, where he has played a crucial role in mentoring junior faculty members in the Systems Lab. His strategic insights and guidance have helped shape the careers of new faculty and bring continued insight and energy to CSE. He also continues to contribute to faculty recruitment, consistently engaging with new faculty candidates, participating in seminars and discussions, and making invaluable contributions to the growth of the division.

“Peter is a model emeritus faculty member,” said Paul Grubbs, assistant professor in CSE. “He exemplifies the unique benefits that emeritus faculty bring to departments: institutional memory, big-picture thinking, and strategic insights. His wise counsel and experience are invaluable.”

Internationally recognized in his field, Honeyman has played a pivotal role in advancing systems research. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the USENIX Association in 2007, a testament to his impact and leadership in this field. As a U-M faculty member for over three decades, he contributed extensively to security systems research, authoring more than 60 papers on storage, security, networks, and mobile computing. His dedication to research and teaching have left a lasting impact at U-M, and his ongoing contributions continue to enrich both the university and the broad field of computer science.