Chemical Engineering Expertise: In Academe and as Sought by Industry
Chemical engineering is justifiably recognized as a discipline well suited for the nation’s technical and leadership human resource. In the recent years, increasing interests in biology, life science and nanotechnology among faculty of chemical engineering schools have been reflected in shifting the distribution of areas of faculty expertise and research within US academe. The purpose of this Plenary Session is to examine the degree of redistribution in faculty strengths, and to consider how that compares with the likely needs of American industry for chemical engineering talent of the future.
Schedule
| Presentation | Speaker |
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| Introduction: Dr. James C. Hill, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University | |
| Evolving Distribution of Faculty Strengths in Chemical Engineering Departments | Dr. John C. Chen, Emeritus C. R. Anderson Professor and Dean of Engineering, Lehigh University, Past President, AIChE |
| Chemical Engineering Skills for the Global Chemical Industry | Dr. Rui Cruz, Associate Director for Research and Development, The Dow Chemical Company |
| Petroleum Industry's Need for Chemical Engineering Talent | Dr. Ashok Krishna, Vice President of Downstream & Chemicals Technology, Chevron Corporation |
| Chemical Engineering Skills Sought by Pharmaceutical Industry | Dr. Steve Phoehlein, Principal – Elixir Pharma Consulting LLC, Past Vice President for Global Technical Operations, Merck & Co., Inc. |
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Discussion: Moderator - Dr. Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, Distinguished Professor of Chem. Eng., Associate Dean, College of Engineering, University of Florida |
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Ashok Krishna
Dr. Krishna is currently responsible for development and deployment of non-IT technologies in Downstream & Chemicals for Chevron Corporation. Prior to his current appointment, he served as General Manager of Technology for Global Refining, and as Managing Director of Technology Marketing. Dr. Krishna has held technical leadership positions for most petroleum refining processes, including FCC, Thermal Processing, Rheniforming, Alkylation, and all aspects of Hydroprocessing.
Dr. John Chen
Dr. Chen’s professional experience includes periods in the process industry (Lummus Corp.), a national laboratory (Brookhaven), and academia (Lehigh University). At Lehigh, he has served as Professor in Chemical Engineering, Chair of Chemical Engineering Department, and Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He has been a member of the Boards of the Chemical Council for Research, the AIChE, the Engineering Conferences International, and the Chemical Heritage Foundation. His degrees in chemical engineering are from The Cooper Union, Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Michigan. Dr. Chen served as AIChE President in 2006.
Rui Cruz
