Purdue University recognized more than 300 faculty members for their years of service during a celebratory luncheon Dec. 2. Faculty members were celebrated for service anniversaries ranging from 10 years to a remarkable 55. Avinash Kak, professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Gintaras Reklaitis, the Burton and Kathryn Gedge Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, were the longest-serving faculty to be honored; both reached their 55-year service anniversaries in 2025.

How Purdue's one-year intensive program transforms chemical engineers into industry-ready leaders across pharmaceutical, chemical and energy sectors.

Professor Pol’s research team in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University has achieved a significant advance by developing a novel testing platform to evaluate solar-plus-storage systems across the remarkably broad temperature range of -180°C to 300°C.

AIChE's most prestigious awards, honoring eminent chemical engineers for career accomplishments, service to society, and service to the institute. These awards are presented each year at AIChE's Annual Meeting.

The Duncan and Suzanne Mellichamp Lectureship was established in 2013 to recognize the work of a distinguished young researcher in any area related to the field of chemical engineering. The recipient is selected by the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering faculty in recognition of his or her contributions to research and education.