The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) recently elected 67 new members and 11 foreign affiliates to its 2014 class. Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions accorded an engineer. This year, the following AIChE members joined the NAE’s distinguished ranks:
For innovations and applications in soft-matter surface science
Nicholas Abbott, John T. and Magdalen L. Sobota Professor, and Director, Materials Research and Engineering Center, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison
For research and innovation in multiphase reactor design, high-pressure thin-film coating, and novel bioseparation processes
Ruben G. Carbonell, Frank Hawkins Kenan Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh
For contributions to mathematical modeling, optimization, and automatic control of chemical and microelectronics processes, and for professional leadership
Thomas F. Edgar, George T. and Gladys H. Abell Endowed Chair in Engineering, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Univ. of Texas at Austin
For contributions to atomically dispersed heterogenous metal catalysts for efficient production of fuels and chemicals
Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos, Robert and Marcy Haber Endowed Professor in Energy Sustainability, Tufts Univ. (Medford, MA)
For contributions to world health through the development and commercialization of dental care and personal hygiene products
Ghebre E. Tzeghai, Global Research and Development Director, Procter & Gamble Co. (Mason, OH)
For contributions to molecular sieve catalysts used in commercial applications
Stacey I. Zones, Consulting Scientist, Chevron Energy Technology Co. (Richmond, CA)