Dr. Zhu is widely recognized as a leading authority in chemical process energy efficiency, having made foundational contributions to both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. His work spans the development of novel methodologies, computational tools for improving process energy efficiency, and— most importantly—their successful implementation in industrial process design and operational optimization. These efforts have delivered substantial global benefits in energy savings and CO₂ reduction. Over a career spanning more than two decades at Honeywell UOP, Dr. Zhu served as a Senior Engineering Fellow in the Engineering Department and later as a Senior R&D Fellow in Research and Development. His focus remained steadfast: advancing process development through innovative approaches to energy efficiency. Prior to joining Honeywell, he held the position of Reader at The University of Manchester, UK, where he led academic research and graduate education in process integration. Dr. Frank Zhu has made transformative contributions to chemical process energy efficiency through a series of high-impact innovations. He pioneered the integration of thermodynamic principles into mixed-integer mathematical programming, enabling automated identification of optimal retrofit strategies for complex energy systems. This approach, now implemented in several commercial software platforms, combines theoretical insight with practical precision to improve industrial processes. Additionally, he introduced the Key Energy Indicators (KEI) framework, which has become a cornerstone for monitoring and enhancing energy performance across global industries. His commitment to sustainable design is evident in his “design for simplicity” philosophy, which leverages process integration and equipment intensification to achieve higher efficiency with reduced capital investment. This methodology is now embedded in Honeywell UOP’s design procedures. Dr. Zhu also advanced the integration of fundamental modeling into process development, bridging molecular-level understanding with industrial-scale applications. His work has been featured in Honeywell’s Exponent magazine and published in leading journals such as Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (IECR), Chemical Engineering Science (CES), and Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP), helping to establish a new interdisciplinary field that unites chemistry, materials science, and engineering. In the past decade, Dr. Zhu has continued to push the boundaries of innovation. His collaboration with Xu (CES, 2022) led to a multiscale modeling framework that integrates quantum-level simulations with process engineering decisions, enabling more accurate predictions and reducing development costs. His 2018 publication in IECR and 2020 publication in CEP demonstrated how molecular simulations can inform process synthesis, aligning design decisions with thermodynamic and transport properties to optimize reaction conditions and sustainability metrics. These advancements have not only transformed industrial practices but also shaped the next generation of chemical engineers by deepening the understanding of energy efficiency and sustainable process design. Dr. Zhu received Ph.D. in Process Integration from University of Adelaide in Australia, a M.S. in Energy & Environment Management and a B.S. in Industrial Management from Shanghai Maritime University in China. Dr. Zhu is a prolific author with over 100 peer-reviewed papers, 70+ patents, and four influential books published by Wiley/AIChE.