In an announcement made by the National Academy of Engineering on 2/6/2009, D. Ramkrishna has been elected a member of the NAE, with induction to occur in a formal ceremony this fall.   His citation reads:  “For creation of new model concepts and solutions that improved the engineering of biological and particulate processes.”  His accomplishments and this well-deserved recognition bring tremendous credit to the School of Chemical Engineering and Purdue!

Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to "engineering research, practice, or education, including, where appropriate, significant contributions to the engineering literature," and to the "pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or developing/implementing innovative approaches to engineering education."

Purdue's School of Chemical Engineering now has five  NAE members. Previously elected were Dr. Rakesh Agrawal, Dr. Sangtae Kim, Dr. R. Byron Pipes, and Dr. Rex Reklaitis.