Professional Progress Award for Outstanding Progress in Chemical Engineering

Winner:

2007 -- Jay Keasling, University of California, Berkeley

Sponsor(s):

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Description:

Recognizes outstanding progress in the field of chemical engineering. 1. The recipient must be less than 45 years of age at the end of the calendar year in which the award is presented. 2. The awardee will have made a significant contribution to the science of chemical engineering through one of the following means: a) A theoretical discovery or development of a new principle in the chemical engineering field. b) Development of a new process or product in the chemical engineering field. c) An invention or development of new equipment in the chemical engineering field. d) Distinguished service rendered to the field or profession of chemical engineering. 3. The recipient is invited to deliver an address either at the time of the award presentation or later. 4. The recipient does not have to be a member of AIChE.

Deadline:

February 15.

Award:

A plaque and $4,000, plus a $500 travel allowance.

Presentation:

Presented at the Honors Ceremony of the AIChE Annual Meeting.