- Listed as one of Most Cited Authors in Plant Sciences in Europe (2005-2011, Rank #10), Lab Times (2013)

- Selected to Gordon Research Conference “Hall of Fame” for Organizing One of the Best 2012 Conferences (2012)

- Ralph Alston Award to Outstanding Paper Presented at Annual Meetings of Phytochemical Section of Botanical Society of America (1984)

- Phytochemical Society of North America Award to Outstanding Paper Presented by a Graduate Student (1984)

- Professional Development Award, University of Texas (1982)