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Division and Forum Awards honor individuals for excellence in their technical fields. A wide range of fields are represented.

CRE Travel Awards

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Award

The award will consist of $400, plus a ticket to the CRE Division Dinner, where the recipients will be officially recognized.

DeadlineAugust 1, 2023
AdministratorsCatalysis and Reaction Engineering Division (CRE)
PresentationThe awards are presented annually for the AIChE Annual Meeting. The nomination for this award should be made by the student’s research advisor. Each advisor may nominate only one student. Only members of the CRE Division may nominate students. Students may win this award only once during the course of their graduate studies.
Nomination Instructions

To be eligible, the student must be a member of the AIChE and present a paper (oral or poster) at the Annual Meeting in one of the CRE Division sessions. The nomination for this award should be made by the student's research advisor. Each advisor may nominate only one student. Only members of the CRE Division may nominate students. Students may win this award only once during the course of their graduate studies. There are no forms to be completed. The nomination package should include:

1) The presentation abstract;

2) A resume, up to 2 pages in length and highlighting the student's accomplishments, including the student Grade Point Average (GPA);

3) A single page recommendation letter from the faculty advisor.

Factors that would play a role in the section criteria include – presentations given by the students, quality of the abstract, record of publication, detailed recommendation letters specifically highlighting the scholarship and ability of the student to communicate their findings to a scientific audience.

The nomination material must be sent electronically by email as a single PDF file titled LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME CRE TRAVEL AWARD 2023 (where LASTNAME and FIRSTNAME should refer to the applicant’s name) to the 2nd vice chair of the division, Elaine Gomez, email: elaine.gomez@exxonmobil.com . 

The Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Division will again make up to 20 travel grants to assist graduate students with their travel expenses for the AIChE Annual Meeting to present the results of their research. The award will consist of $400, plus a ticket to the CRE Division Dinner, where the recipients will be officially recognized.

David Himmelblau Award for Innovations in Computer-Based Chemical Engineering Education

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Award

A plaque and $1,000.

DeadlineApril 15, 2024
AdministratorsComputing & Systems Technology Division (CAST)
PresentationThe award is presented at the CAST Division dinner at the AIChE Annual Meeting. The award winner will give an invited talk in the CAChE-sponsored session at the AIChE Annual Meeting.
Nomination Instructions

Electronic submission of a single PDF file consisting of the nomination form, nomination letter, CV and supporting letters should be sent to the CAST Second Vice-Chair, Rahul Bindlish.

If you would like to re-nominate a candidate, you should submit an updated nomination.

For instructions on how to submit a nomination and details regarding the awards, visit the Call for Nominations page.

Call for Nominations

SponsorsComputer Aids for Chemical Engineering Education (CACHE) Corporation
Recognizes an individual or group making new and novel contributions to computer aids for chemical engineering education. Educational innovators working in industry or in a company that develops computer-based educational aids are also eligible for the award. Specifically, the nomination and...

Distinguished Service Award

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Award

The award consists of  a plaque presented at the CAST Division dinner at the AIChE Annual Meeting.

DeadlineApril 15, 2024
AdministratorsComputing & Systems Technology Division (CAST)
PresentationThe award is presented at the CAST Award Dinner at the AIChE Annual Meeting.
Nomination Instructions

Electronic submission of a single PDF file consisting of the nomination form, nomination letter, CV and supporting letters should be sent to the CAST Second Vice-Chair, Rahul Bindlish.

If you would like to re-nominate a candidate, you should submit an updated nomination.

For instructions on how to submit a nomination and details regarding the awards, visit the Call for Nominations page.

Call for Nominations

SponsorsComputing & Systems Technology Division (CAST)

Recognizes outstanding service to the Computing and Systems Technology (CAST) Division by a member of the Division. The candidate must have participated in a variety of division activities and demonstrated outstanding leadership over an extended period of time. The award is contingent upon a...

Donald Q. Kern Award

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Award

A plaque and $1,000.

DeadlineAugust 31, 2023
AdministratorsTransport and Energy Processes Division (TEP)
PresentationThe winner will have the option to receive the award at an AIChE-sponsored or co-sponsored conference such as the Summer Heat Transfer Conference or AIChE Annual or Spring Meeting (registration fee and travel costs are not covered).
Nomination Instructions

All nominations for the Kern Award should be sent (electronically only) to beg23@case.edu by August 31 who will forward them to the Award Selection Committee. All nominations stand for three years and can be renewed once for another three years.

Nomination Form

In honor of Donald Q. Kern, pioneer in process heat transfer, the Division recognizes an individual's expertise in a given field of heat transfer or energy conversion.

Dow Particle Processing Recognition Award

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Award

Award consists of $500, a plaque, and two tickets to PTF award dinner.

DeadlineMay 31, 2023
AdministratorsParticle Technology Forum (PTF)
PresentationThe award is presented bi-annually at a Forum sponsored event during the AIChE Annual Meeting.
Nomination Instructions

Nomination procedure and package contents:

  • Instructions: 

    Nomination procedure and package contents:

    •      Full nomination package should consist of a single PDF file that contains all of the following items to be sent to to reddy.karri@psri.org.  This is a one-step process.  Any issues with your nomination will be communicated to the nominator.

  • Nomination Packages includes:
  1. Filled nomination form (download from Nomination Packet form)
  2. A letter of nomination stating how the nominee contributed to the science and technology of particle processing in its commercialization, and
  3. At least three and no more than five supporting letters, with at least one from industry
  4. The nominator must be current PTF member
  5. If the nominee has previously received any award from AIChE or one of its divisions/forums, and explicit statement of new accomplishments or work over and above those cited for the earlier award(s) must be included (max. of one double spaced page).
  6. Selected bibliography (including books, patents, and major papers published).
SponsorsDow

Offered every odd year. The award recognizes a Particle Technology Forum member who has made significant contribution to the science and technology of particle processing in its commercialization, and who has shown leadership in the engineering community.

Dr. Peter. B. Lederman Environmental Division Service Award

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Award

A plaque.

DeadlineJune 1, 2024
AdministratorsEnvironmental Division (ENV)
PresentationThe award is presented at a designated function of the Environmental Division at either the AIChE Spring National Meeting or at the AIChE Annual Meeting.
Nomination Instructions

Nominations must be submitted to Kerry Kelley (kerry.kelly@chemeng.utah.edu), Past Chair, by June 1, 2024

Nomination Form

Recognizes outstanding service to the Environmental Division. The recipient must have a considerable record of sustained service to the Environmental Division and the environmental area over an extended period of time.



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DSM Science & Technology Award

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Award

Each of the four finalists will receive 1,000 USD to cover any travel and conference registration costs.

The chosen winner will also receive a cash prize of 5,000 USD.

DeadlineApril 18, 2016
AdministratorsProcess Development Division (PDD)
PresentationThe award will be presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) in San Francisco during the PDD Reception.
Nomination Instructions

Candidates must be nominated by their PhD supervisors (as a general rule: one nomination per supervisor). Nominations need to be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

  • An abstract (max 500 words) of the candidate’s lecture topic.
  • A list of all accepted publications including DOI
  • Copies of key publications (max. 3) in full length
  • The candidate’s complete curriculum vitae, including (expected) date of PhD defense
  • A personal letter of recommendation from the PhD supervisor

Nominations, together with supporting documents, must be submitted as a single PDF file and mailed to Kelsey Kettelhut (kelsk@aiche.org), who can also be contacted for more information on the award.

Additional information about DSM and this award can be found on the DSM website.

SponsorsProcess Development Division (PDD), Particle Technology Forum (PTF), Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Division (CRE)

Royal DSM and the AIChE Division of Process Development, with support from the Particle Technology Forum and Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Divison invite nominations for the DSM Science and Technology Award 2016.

Elsevier Particle Technology Forum Award for Lifetime Achievements

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DeadlineMay 31, 2024
AdministratorsParticle Technology Forum (PTF)
PresentationThe award is presented at a Forum sponsored event during the AIChE Annual Meeting.
SponsorsElsevier

This award recognizes outstanding service to AIChE Particle Technology Forum. Only a PTF Executive Committee member can submit a nomination. Please contact PTF chair or vice-chair for nomination.

Environmental Division Early Career Award

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Award

The award recipient will receive a plaque and $1,000.

DeadlineJune 1, 2024
AdministratorsEnvironmental Division (ENV)
PresentationThe awardee is invited to deliver an address at an appropriate venue.
Nomination Instructions

The nomination or self-nomination package must include the following:

  1. The award nomination form, available from the above web address.
  2. The nominee’s curriculum vitae.
  3. A cover letter documenting the nominee’s contribution to the field of environmental chemical engineering with relevant, substantiating documentation, and a prospective of future, planned work.
  4. Up to three (3) letters of support. The nominator shall include the cover letter, the letters of support, the curriculum vitae, and nomination form in a single .pdf file and send the file directly to the Division officer listed below.

Nominations must be submitted to Coty Jen (cotyj@andrew.cmu.edu), Director, by June 1, 2024

This award is intended to honor an individual with outstanding contributions in environmental chemical engineering in the early stages of the recipient’s career. Open to members with demonstrated leadership in research, teaching, engineering, or regulatory activities in the public or private sector.

Environmental Division Graduate Student Paper Award

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Award

Plaques and $500, $300, and $200 for first, second and third place, respectively.

DeadlineJuly 1, 2024
AdministratorsEnvironmental Division (ENV)
PresentationThe award is presented at a designated function of the Environmental Division at the AIChE Annual Meeting, which the winner is expected to attend.
Nomination Instructions

Selection criteria include:

  1. The graduate student must be a member of AIChE at the time of submission.
  2. The work presented must be carried out while the graduate student is enrolled at a university with an accredited chemical engineering program.
  3. The graduate student must be the primary author (faculty advisors may be co-authors).
  4. The paper must describe original research (experimental, numerical, or theoretical) or design; papers consisting of literature reviews are not permitted.
  5. The paper must be suitable for publication in a refereed journal.
  6. The paper must represent a contribution to environmental protection through the application of chemical engineering.
  7. The paper may not be submitted for another AIChE award this year.  It is permitted to submit a paper from a previous year if it has not already received an award.

Nomination for the award should include:

  • A single nomination letter detailing the student’s strengths and accomplishments
  • A single paper contributing to environmental science and engineering fundamentals or applications

Papers will be judged on quality, technical content, writing and organization. Nominations may be submitted by any member of AIChE. Faculty, Departments and graduate student research mentors are encouraged to nominate candidates. Nominations must be submitted to Kirti Yenkie (yenkie@rowan.edu), 1st Vice Chair, by July 1, 2024

Nomination Form

Recognizes an outstanding original research paper that contributes to environmental protection through the application of chemical engineering.

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