Professor Meng Deng's cutting-edge research may be a breakthrough in converting long-term storage fat into fat that is more readily burned by the body.

Jenna Rickus, professor and associate department head of Agricultural and Biological Engineering and professor in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, has been named associate vice provost for teaching and learning, effective Aug. 14.

Jiqin Ni and Albert Heber invented technology that could provide a more flexible, high-quality, and user-friendly way to conduct agriculture-based air quality research to better understand and limit emission and pollution impact.

Distinguished Professor Michael Ladisch is part of a multidisciplinary team using light and other technologies to improve health care, food safety, and biosecurity systems worldwide.

Professor John Lumkes continues to lead the way in providing transportation in developing countries.

AIChE Fellows are recognized for the impact their career has had on the profession and for service to the profession that go above and beyond the furthering of their own careers.