BIOT Awards | D.I.C Wang Award for Excellence in Biochemical Engineering

D.I.C Wang Award for Excellence in Biochemical Engineering

Background

Daniel I.C. Wang (1936 – 2000) was an Insitute Professor at MIT and a leader in developing the biotechnology industry and biochemical engineering education for over five decades. He exemplified innovative problem-solving through fundamental engineering principles and bridging research and commercialization. This award is a tribute to his contributions and leadership in defining the field of biochemical engineering.

This nominated award is co-sponsored by the Society of Biological Engineering (SBE) and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Further details are provided here.

Nomination

  1. There are no restrictions on who may nominate individuals for this award and an announcement of the solicitation will be made annually through portals of SBE, Division 15, and BIOT of the ACS. Nominations shall be submitted to the Nomination Committee (NC) by email at sbeawards@aiche.org.
  2. The nomination documentation may consist of a nomination form, the nominee’s resume, a letter from the nomination committee, and may also include supporting letters. Individuals recommended by the NC along with documentation also will be submitted to the Selection Committee.
  3. The Nomination Committee shall be composed of three past awardees (each serving a three-year term) and shall look out for individuals who have made major contributions through research, education, or practice of biochemical engineering. The NC shall look especially at those from industry whose colleagues tend not to be familiar with the nomination process. The members of the nomination committee are to be nominated by SBE and approved by the chairs of Division 15 and BIOT.

Previous Awardees

  • 2024: Jonathon Dordick
  • 2023: Huimin Zhao
  • 2022: Karen McDonald
  • 2021: William Bentley
  • 2020: Konstantin Konstantinov
  • 2019: Douglas Clark
  • 2018: John G. Aunins
  • 2017: Michael J Betenbaugh
  • 2016: Ann Lee
  • 2015: Wilfred Chen
  • 2014: Lynn Preston
  • 2013: Eleftherios Papoutsakis
  • 2012: Noubar Afeyan
  • 2011: James Swartz