The School of Chemical Engineering has a tradition of recognizing alumni who have achieved distinction as leaders in their careers and who have shaped the chemical engineering profession. Over the years, only 116 of the school’s 9,000 alumni have been accorded this prestigious award. On October 25, 2007, the School of Chemical Engineering faculty honored Dr. Pierre Latour and Dr. Duncan Mellichamp as the recipients of the 2007 Outstanding Chemical Engineer Award.

The 2007 Outstanding Chemical Engineer Award recipients are acknowledged for their professional achievements, distinct and innovative leadership, and service. Through their accomplishments, they have brought recognition to the chemical engineering profession, the School of Chemical Engineering, and Purdue University.

Read about Dr. Pierre Latour here.

Read about Dr. Duncan Mellichamp here.

See past recipients of the Outstanding Chemical Engineer Award here.