ChE's Nagy elected External Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Zoltan K. Nagy, the Arvind Varma Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University, has been elected as an External Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) — one of the highest scholarly honors bestowed by Hungary’s premier scientific institution.
The election recognizes Nagy’s internationally acclaimed contributions to pharmaceutical manufacturing, crystallization science and the development of digital design frameworks that integrate advanced modeling and process systems engineering.
Founded in 1825, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences is one of the oldest and most prestigious scientific organization in Hungary, supporting cutting-edge research and promoting scholarly excellence across all disciplines. External membership is reserved for distinguished researchers who reside abroad and have achieved international recognition in their fields. Nagy’s election and inaugural lecture will be part of a series of events that coincide with the Academy's 200th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history.
In the letter of congratulations, the president of the Academy acknowledged Nagy’s outstanding scientific achievements and expressed appreciation for his continued engagement with Hungary’s academic community.
“I am deeply honored by this recognition,” said Nagy. “It is a privilege to be part of such a distinguished community of scholars. I look forward to continuing to foster collaboration between Purdue and the Hungarian scientific community and to supporting the advancement of research and education at the international level.”
His appointment underscores Purdue’s global impact in the fields of chemical, process systems and pharmaceutical engineering and highlights the importance of international collaboration in addressing scientific and societal challenges.