New Clean Energy Medal announced as part of IChemE's 2020 medals and prizes - nominations now open
03/09/2019 The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Would you like to nominate a chemical engineer for their exceptional work and contribution to the profession?The Institution of Chemical Engineers' (IChemE) 2020 medals and prizes are now open for nominations. This year includes a new Clean Energy Medal, which has been introduced by IChemE's Clean Energy Special Interest Group (CESIG) to recognise an individual's outstanding service in the field of clean energy.
Each year, IChemE's Medals and Prizes Committee awards prizes to individuals and groups to provide peer recognition of excellence in research, teaching, services to the profession, and outstanding contributions to the Institution. Several of the accolades commemorate some of the most illustrious leaders in chemical engineering and their historical achievements.
Also new for 2020, and for future years, the recipient of the Sharma Medal will be awarded £1,000. Dr Rama Rao, Founder of Avra Ltd, India, and Professor Jyeshtharaj Joshi, former Director of Institute of Chemical Techonology, India, generously donated a sum of money in support of the Sharma medal, which now forms part of the award.
The nominations open on 1 September, and close on 31 October 2019. The full list of medals and prizes open for nominations are included below.
The medal winners will be announced in 2020 and presented at various events throughout the year.
IChemE Vice President (Technical), and Chair of IChemE's Medals & Prizes Committee, Jarka Glassey said:
"Through their technical expertise and experience, chemical engineers are making major breakthroughs in a diverse range of sectors every day that are key to addressing many of society's Global Grand Challenges.
"IChemE's annual medals and prizes programme recognises and celebrates chemical engineers' achievements in advancing the profession and inspiring future generations. I encourage professionals in both industry and academia around the world, whether or not they are IChemE members, to nominate their peers who are significantly contributing to make the world a better place."
For more information, please visit: www.icheme.org/medals
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