Four faculty members from the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering were recently recognized by the Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) for their significant contributions. Dr. Rakesh Agrawal, Dr. Byron Pipes, Dr. Arvind Varma, and Dr. You-Yeon Won had noteworthy innovations and inventions during the 2015-2016 fiscal year. During this period, PRF reported a record number of patents, startups, and inventions. Purdue discoveries are used in more than 100 countries, and benefit millions of people around the world.

Dr. James M. Caruthers, the Gerald and Sarah Skidmore Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University, will receive the 2017 College of Engineering Faculty Award of Excellence for Engagement/Service. The award will be presented at the 15th Annual Engineering Faculty Awards of Excellence Banquet at the Ross-Ade Pavilion Shively Club on April 7.

Vijay Swarup (BSChE ’86), Vice President of Research and Development, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, will receive a 2017 Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award, for his outstanding career achievements, leadership, and contributions to the field of engineering research and development in the petroleum and chemical industries.

Purdue College of Engineering honors Professor Steve Beaudoin with the top undergraduate teaching award.