Clarence (Larry) G. Gerhold Award

Winner:

2009 Dr. Dibakar Bhattacharyya

Sponsor:

UOP

Description:

Recognizes an individual's outstanding contribution in research, development, or in the application of chemical separations technology. Selection criteria include: 1. A sustained record (at least 15 years) of contributions to separations technology. Such activity may include demonstrated leadership in research, teaching, or engineering. 2. A unique and valuable contribution to separations technology which has had a major impact on one of the separation technologies. The contribution should represent a turning point in a particular technology. 3. A continuing and extensive record of service to the Separations Division. 4. Nominees must be members of AIChE.

Deadline:

June 1 of each year. To facilitate the review process, the preferred format for Nomination Packages is electronic, in ".pdf" format. If you wish to submit a Nomination Package in any other format, electronic or print, please contact the Separations Division Gerhold Award Committee Chair, Paul F. Bryan, well in advance of the submission deadline. Send nominations to Paul Bryan -- e-mail: paul.bryan@chevron.com; phone: 510-242-1226.

Award:

A plaque and $3,000, plus a travel allowance.

Presentation:

The award is presented at the Separations Division Dinner held during the AIChE Annual Meeting, where the awardee is invited to give an address.