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2025 AIChE Annual Meeting Preview

October
2025

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Meeting Quick-Start Guide

On Nov. 2–6, the 2025 AIChE Annual Meeting will be held at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Marriott Copley Place, and Sheraton Boston in Boston, MA.

Prior and concurrent to the Annual Meeting, the 2025 AIChE Annual Student Conference (ASC) will take place Oct. 31–Nov. 3 in the same venues. At the ASC, thousands of undergraduate students will gather to share ideas, participate in competitions, and celebrate the chemical engineering profession. (See p. 57)

This meeting preview contains everything you need to know to navigate the conference. Begin by checking out the exhibit and registration hours on the next page, then choose which featured events you would like to attend — some of which are highlighted on pp. 52–56. Attend technical sessions based on the topical conferences or divisions and forums that interest you. And, be sure to purchase your tickets to ticketed events in advance.

We hope you connect with fellow academic and industry researchers, engage in cutting-edge technical sessions, and learn something new at this year’s conference.

We look forward to seeing you in Boston!

Thank You to Our Meeting Chairs

Dr. Nese Orbey

Meeting Program Chair

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Associate Professor; Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies – Prospective Students

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Dr. Chris Lowe

Meeting Program Co-Chair

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Senior Staff Engineer

Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Navigating the Conference

Exhibit Hours

Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D

Sunday, November 2

6:30–7:30 pm

Monday, November 3

9:30 am–5:00 pm

Tuesday, November 4

9:30 am–5:00 pm

On-Site Registration and Badge Pick-Up

Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D

Saturday, November 1

12:00–5:00 pm

Sunday, November 2

8:00 am–8:00 pm

Monday, November 3

7:30 am–5:00 pm

Tuesday, November 4

7:30 am–5:00 pm

Wednesday, November 5

7:30 am–4:00 pm

Thursday, November 6

7:30 am–12:00 pm

Sharpen Your Skills with Sponsored Technology Workshops

Discover innovative tools and solutions shaping the future of chemical engineering! These sponsored technology workshops give you a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry experts, explore the latest products and technologies, and see how they can be applied to your own work. Whether you’re looking to master new technical skills, evaluate solutions for your organization, or stay ahead of emerging trends, these workshops provide valuable, hands-on insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Check out FREE sponsored technology workshops being offered by these companies:

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Sunday, Nov. 2

Annual Meeting Opening Reception

6:30–7:30 pm

Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D

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Networking and More

2025 Meet the Faculty and Post-Doc Candidates Poster Session

1:00–3:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C

AIChE Beer Brewing Competition

3:00–6:00 pm; Hilton Back Bay, Belvedere & Westminster

Early Career Community (ECC) Social

8:00–10:00 pm; Marriott Copley Place, 3rd Floor Atrium

*ticketed event

Annual Meeting Opening Reception

6:30–7:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D

Sunday Program Highlights

Workshop: Effective Teaching for New or Prospective Faculty

8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Fairfax A

Workshop: Career Planning for Prospective Faculty

3:30–6:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Riverway

Area Plenary: Bionanotechnology

3:30–6:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Commonwealth

2025 Honors Ceremony

5:00–6:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Ballroom A

Co-Located Event: Circular Bioeconomy Workshop

To add this workshop to your registration, contact customer service at the phone number below

Attend the Circular Bioeconomy Workshop on Nov. 2, 2025, at the Marriott Boston Copley Place.

This one-day event brings together leading experts in metabolic engineering, industrial bioprocessing, and sustainable feedstocks to explore how biological approaches are reshaping the future of the chemical process industries.

This workshop aims to answer:

  • What have we learned about the commercialization viability of past feedstocks, and how can those lessons be applied to ongoing efforts?
  • What new, sustainable feedstocks have an opportunity to be more effectively incorporated into the circular bioeconomy?

Whether you’re a researcher, entrepreneur, or policymaker, this workshop offers the perfect platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and networking — all focused on driving the circular transition forward. (Cost to attend: $20)

Monday, Nov. 3

Featured Lectures and Awards

Featured Session: Development of a Novel Platform to Deliver Large Volume Synthetic Peptides: The Commercialization of Tirzepatide

11:00 am–12:20 pm

Presented by: Kevin Seibert, Jennifer M. Groh, and Pádraig Murphy

Eli Lilly and Company

The Langer Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Presentation and Lecture ■

1:45–3:15 pm; Hynes Convention Center

Presented by: MARK BLENNER

University of Delaware

Adjusting to Federal Policy Changes – A PAIC Town Hall

3:30–5:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 302

In this Town Hall, AIChE would like to hear directly from our members in industry, academia, and government on how sweeping policy changes in the U.S. Federal government have impacted their organizations, operations, and career paths. This facilitated discussion will provide the Public Affairs and Information Committee (PAIC) with valuable insights to inform AIChE initiatives best serving our members and the profession.

2025 Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award Lecture

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6:15–8:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center

Presented by:

NICHOLAS A. PEPPAS

The University of Texas at Austin

■ = Supported by the AIChE Foundation

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Keynotes, Plenaries, and More

Division Plenary: AIChE Cast Division

8:00–10:30 am; Hynes Convention Center, 302

Environmental Division Awards and Honors

8:00–10:30 am; Marriott Boston Copley, Wellesley

Area Plenary: Leaders in Biomaterials

8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Constitution A

Division Plenary: Separations Awards

8:00–10:30 am; Hynes Convention Center, 203

Topical Plenary: Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) and other Contaminants of Emerging Concern

8:00–10:30 am; Marriott Boston Copley, Salon C

Workshop: Pursuing Teaching-Focused Faculty Positions in Chemical Engineering

12:30–1:30 pm; Sheraton Boston, Public Garden

Plenary Session on New Frontiers for Fluids & Transport Studies

12:30–3:00 pm; Hynes CC, Executive Boardroom 300

Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Division Plenary

12:30–3:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Commonwealth

Sustainable Engineering Forum Plenary/Award Session

12:30–3:00 pm; Marriott Boston Copley, Provincetown

Plenary Session: Crystallization and Precipitation

12:30–3:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 201

Plenary Session for Nanomaterials for Energy Applications

3:30–6:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Commonwealth

Networking and Poster Sessions on Monday

Minority Affairs Community (MAC) Eminent Engineers Awards Ceremony & Refreshments*

11:00 am–12:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 312

Local Sections Leaders Meeting*

4:30–5:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 312

Poster Session

3:30–5:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C

Catalysis and Reaction Engineering (CRE) Division Dinner*

7:00–10:00 pm; Rochambeau

Separations (SEP) Division Annual Awards Dinner*

7:00–10:00 pm; Maggiano’s

Management (MGMT) & Environmental (ENV) Divisions/ChemE & The Law Forum Group Dinner*

6:00–9:00 pm; Legal Sea Foods

*Ticketed event. To add a ticketed event to your registration, contact customer service at the phone number below.

Program information as of Sept. 10, 2025. Review the online program for the most up-to-date information.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Featured Lectures and Awards

Featured Session: Chemical Engineering Education - Experiential Learning

11:00 am–12:20 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 302

Panelists include:

COURTNEY PFLUGER, YANG YANG, STEPHEN W. THIEL, & GLENN CORMACK

2025 Andreas Acrivos Award for Professional Progress in Chemical Engineering Lecture ■

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11:15 am–12:15 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Ballroom A

“Engineering in Precision Medicine”

Presented by: ALI KHADEMHOSSEINI

CEO and Founding Director, Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation

SBE’s James E. Bailey Award Lecture ■

Presented by:

DANIEL G. ANDERSON

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

D.I.C. Wang Award Lecture ■

Presented by:

COSTAS D. MARANAS

Pennsylvania State University

6:15–8:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Ballroom A

■ = Supported by the AIChE Foundation

Keynotes, Plenaries, and More

Area Plenary: Carbon Nanomaterials

8:00–9:00 am; Sheraton Boston, Commonwealth

Area Plenary: Interfacial Phenomena

8:00–10:15 am; Sheraton Boston, Gardner

Panel: Job Search Strategies and Insights for Launching Your Chemical Engineering Career

8:00–10:30 am; Hynes Convention Center, 305

Area Plenary: Emerging Areas in Polymer Science and Engineering

8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Back Bay Ballroom C

Panel Discussion and Speed Networking: Chemical Process and Product Design Careers in Industry & Academia

8:00–10:30 am; Marriott Boston Copley, Arlington

Education Division Awards Plenary

12:30–3:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Riverway

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition

12:30–3:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Independence Ballroom East

Plenary: Historical Perspective of Process Development - PDD 25th Anniversary Celebration

12:30–3:00 pm; Marriott Boston Copley, Arlington

Plenary Session: Waste Plastics

12:30–3:00 pm; Marriott Boston Copley, Salon B

Area Plenary: Leaders in Electronic and Photonic Materials

3:30–6:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Back Bay Ballroom C

Networking and Poster Sessions on Tuesday

Fellows Breakfast (Open to Fellows Only)*

6:30–9:00 am; Hynes Convention Center, 311

Women in Engineering (WIC) Networking Breakfast*

9:00–10:30 am; Hynes Convention Center, 312

Nuclear Engineering Division (NED)/Robert E. Wilson Award Luncheon*

11:00 am–12:30 pm; Joe’s, Chef’s Viewing Lane

Meet the Industry Candidates Poster Sessions

1:00–3:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C

LGBTQ+ & Allies Safe Zone Workshop

2:00–3:00 pm; Hynes, Executive Boardroom 300

Poster Sessions

3:30–5:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C

“Upskilling Your Career with Emerging Technologies” - Networking Event sponsored by Early Career Community (ECC) and Management Division*

6:00–7:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 103

Chinese-American Chemical Society (CACS) Annual Meeting Banquet*

6:00–9:00 pm; Hei Lai Moon

Education (EDU) Division Awards Dinner*

6:30–9:00 pm; Northeastern, Room 378

Computing & Systems Technology (CAST) Banquet*

7:00–9:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 312

North American Mixing Forum (NAMF) Dinner*

7:00–9:30 pm; Legal Sea Foods

Process Development Division (PDD) Dinner*

7:30–9:30 pm; Legal Sea Foods

*Ticketed event. To add a ticketed event to your registration, contact customer service at the phone number below.

Wednesday, Nov. 5

Featured Lectures

2025 John M. Prausnitz AIChE Institute Lecture ■

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11:15 am–12:15 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Ballroom A

“Process Engineering at the Dawn of AI”

Presented by: JAMES B. RAWLINGS

Professor, Mellichamp Process Control Chair, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara

2025 William R. Schowalter Lecture ■

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6:15–7:15 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Ballroom A

“The Interplay between Theory, Experiment, and Industrial Interaction in Fluid Mechanics: Lessons from a University-Industry Partnership”

Presented by: SATISH KUMAR

Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota

Keynotes, Plenaries, and More

Department Heads Forum (Invited Talks)

8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Republic Ballroom B

New Faculty Forum (Invited Talks)

8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Liberty Ballroom C

Plenary Session for Electrochemical Fundamentals

8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Fairfax A

Emerging Stars: Elevating Early-Career Voices in Chemical Engineering through Innovation and Mentorship

8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Back Bay Ballroom A

Division Plenary: Materials Engineering & Sciences Division

8:00–10:30 am; Sheraton Boston, Back Bay Ballroom C

Division Plenary: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Pharma Digital Acceleration

8:00–10:30 am; Hynes Convention Center, 302

Particle Technology Forum Award Presentations

12:30–3:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Independence Ballroom West

Division Plenary: North American Mixing Forum Awards Session

3:30–4:30 pm; Sheraton Boston, Independence Ballroom East

Plenary Session: Computational Molecular Science and Engineering Forum

3:30–6:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 210

Networking and Poster Sessions on Wednesday

LatinX Voices in ChE

1:00–2:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 311

Poster Sessions

3:30–5:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C

Sustainable Engineering Forum (SEF) Annual Dinner*

6:00–9:00 pm; Maggiano’s

Particle Technology Forum (PTF) Dinner*

6:30–10:00 pm; Basile

*Ticketed event. To add a ticketed event to your registration, contact customer service at the phone number below.

Program information as of Sept. 10, 2025. Review the online program for the most up-to-date information.

Thursday, Nov. 6

Technical Program Highlights

Translating Bench-Scale Research into Commercial Manufacturing Practice

8:00–10:30 AM; Sheraton Boston, Liberty Ballroom B

Sustainability Fundamentals and Metrics Applications

11:30 am–2:00 pm; Hynes Convention Center, 208

Biomolecular Engineering: Therapeutic Climate Change and Engineering Sustainability

11:30 am–2:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Liberty Ballroom B

Biomaterials for Drug Delivery

2:30–5:00 pm; Sheraton Boston, Back Bay Ballroom D

■ = Supported by the AIChE Foundation

Annual Student Conference

Featured Events, Hynes Convention Center

Graduating Senior Networking Mixer*

Friday, Oct. 31; 7:00–8:30 pm

*ticketed event; 21+ event

2025 Annual Student Conference Welcome Breakfast & Keynote Address*

Saturday, Nov. 1; 8:00–9:55 am; Ballroom AB

2025 Town Hall with AIChE Leadership

Saturday, Nov. 1; 10:05–10:50 am; Room 306

Career Workshops

Saturday, Nov. 1; 10:05 am–2:25 pm; Rooms 201 | 202 | 306 | 309 | 310 | 311 | 312

LGBTQ+ & Allies Panel and Social*

Saturday, Nov. 1; 11:00 am–12:15 pm; Room 306

ChemE Career Circuit: Explore your Future*

Saturday, Nov. 1; 1:40–3:40 pm; Room 311

ChemE Jeopardy Competition – Preliminary + Semi-Final + International final Rounds

Saturday, Nov. 1; 1:40–4:50 pm; Rooms 105 | 203 | 204 | 205 | 206 | 307

Chem-E-Car Competition Safety Inspection and Competition

Saturday, Nov. 1; 1:40–4:50 pm; Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Mainstage Event: ASC Leadership Panel

Saturday, Nov. 1; 5:00–6:00 pm; Ballroom A

Student Conference Night of Networking*

Saturday, Nov. 1; 6:00–7:30 pm; Hynes Convention Center

ChemE Jeopardy Competition Final

Sunday, Nov. 2; 8:30–10:00 am; Room 203

First & Second Year Student Recognition Ceremony

Sunday, Nov. 2; 8:00–9:00 am; Ballroom A

2025 ChemE-Sports Competition

Sunday, Nov. 2; 8:30 am–1:00 pm; Room 312

2025 Recruitment Fair

Sunday, Nov. 2; 9:00 am–4:00 pm; Exhibit Hall A

2025 Student Awards Ceremony

Sunday, Nov. 2; 11:00 am–12:30 pm; Ballroom A

Intro to Career Discovery*

Sunday, Nov. 2; 12:30–2:30 pm; Room 311

2025 Chem-E-Car Competition Finals

Sunday, Nov. 2; 12:30–4:00 pm; Veterans Memorial Auditorium

AIChE K-12 STEM Showcase & Outreach Competition Open House

Sunday, Nov. 2; 12:30–1:15 pm; Ballroom B

ChemE Cube Competition

Monday, Nov. 3; 9:00 am–3:00 pm; Veterans Memorial Auditorium

2025 Undergraduate Student Poster Competition

Monday, Nov. 3; 10:00 am–12:30 pm; Exhibit Hall C

*Ticketed event. To add a ticketed event to your registration, contact customer service at the phone number below.

Program information as of Sept. 10, 2025. Review the online program for the most up-to-date information.

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Thank You Annual Meeting Sponsors

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Platinum

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Gold

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Silver

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Bronze

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