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AIChE Recognizes Pioneers in Chemical Engineering

On September 9, 2025, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) announced that it will honor 13 distinguished leaders in the field of chemical engineering during the 2025 Institute and Board of Directors' Awards ceremony. This prestigious event will take place in Boston, Massachusetts, from November 2 to 6, at the AIChE Annual Meeting. The individuals selected for this honor have demonstrated remarkable contributions across various domains such as research, education, industrial application, and dedicated service to their profession.

The Institute and Board of Directors' Awards, AIChE's highest accolades, highlight the significant strides made in advancing chemical engineering and its impact on society. The awardees exemplify the innovation, creativity, and commitment that propel the profession forward. Among the honorees is Dr. Sangtae Kim, a Distinguished Professor at Purdue University's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, who will receive the F. J. and Dorothy Van Antwerpen Award for Service to AIChE, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company.

Another prominent recipient, Dr. Milad Abolhasani, the ALCOA Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University, will be recognized with the Allan P. Colburn Award for Excellence in Publications by a Young Member of the Institute, an honor sponsored by DuPont.

Dr. Arup Chakraborty, a John M. Deutch Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will receive the Alpha Chi Sigma Award for Chemical Engineering Research, which is sponsored by both the Alpha Chi Sigma Educational Foundation and the Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity.

In addition, Dr. Michael Jewett, a Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University, will be awarded the Andreas Acrivos Award for Professional Progress in Chemical Engineering, endowed by The AIChE Foundation. Highlighting the industry side, Dr. Daryl Roberts, Senior Vice President at DuPont de Nemours, will be honored with the Industry Leadership Award for his exceptional work and influence.

Dr. David Couling, a Principal Investigator at Corteva Agriscience, receives the Industrial Progress Award for his advances in chemical engineering practices, while Dr. Michael Thien, Global Head of Senior Vice President at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, will receive the Industrial Research and Development Award, sponsored by AbbVie.

The awards also recognize scholars such as Dr. Haiqing Lin from the University at Buffalo, who will receive the Institute Award for Excellence in Industrial Gases Technology, sponsored by Linde, and Dr. Sourav Sengupta from DuPont, who will be honored with the Lawrence B. Evans Award in Chemical Engineering Practice, also endowed by The AIChE Foundation.

Furthermore, Dr. Marianthi Ierapetritou, the Gore Centennial Professor at the University of Delaware, will receive the Margaret Hutchinson Rousseau Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement by a Woman Chemical Engineer, sponsored by Pfizer. Dr. Yong Wang from Washington State University will be awarded the R. H. Wilhelm Award in Chemical Reaction Engineering, and Dr. Y. A. Liu, an Alumni Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech, will be celebrated with the Warren K. Lewis Award for Chemical Engineering Education, courtesy of ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company.

Finally, Dr. David Kofke from the University at Buffalo will take home the William H. Walker Award for Excellence in Contributions to Chemical Engineering Literature, sponsored by John Wiley and Sons. Joseph D. Smith, AIChE's 2025 President, expressed pride in this year's recipients, stating, "Their achievements reflect the profound ways chemical engineers are improving lives, evolving industries, and motivating future generations."

For more details on the AIChE awards and the distinguished leaders being recognized, visit AIChE's official website. AIChE continues to serve as a vital hub for information sharing and professional development across various fields within chemical engineering, including energy, sustainability, and nanotechnology.