News - Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering - Bagley College of Engineering - Page 24
Todd French to Chair Working Group
Dr. Todd French has been selected to chair the 2012-2013 Energy Working Group at Mississippi State University. This group is composed of researchers from several colleges at the university, including several members from chemical engineering.
AIChE Student Chapter Recognized for the 12th Consecutive Year
Congratulations to the student chapter of AIChE for winning the Outstanding Student Chapter Award for the 12th year in a row! Thanks to the Henry Family for their continued support and the efforts of advisor Dr. Bill Elmore!
ExxonMobil Supports CHE
We are proud to receive a gift of $9,000 from ExxonMobil – to be used to maintain the high quality of our teaching programs.
Dr. Santanu Kundu Obtains Funding for Bio-Related Research
Congratulations to Dr. Santanu Kundu on his $36,000 grant from NSF for his role in the project titled “Mechanical Properties of Pulmonary Mucus.”
Dr. Hossein Toghiani to Work on Clean Energy Technology
Congrats to Dr. Hossein Toghiani for receiving $18,834 of support to work on a cooperative agreement between the U.S. DOE and MSU’s ICET.
Biological Systems Simulation Funding Extended
Dr. Keisha Walters has received $92,266 from the National Science Foundation for her role in the project titled “Multiscale Simulation of Biological Systems.” Congratulations, Dr. Walters!
Bark-Derived Bio-Oil Research Funding Renewed
Dr. Keisha Walters has received $115,157 from the U.S. Department of Energy for a renewal award for the Sustainable Energy Research Center. Dr. Walters will work on the production of stable bio-oil from bark-derived bio-oil.
Chevron Supports ChE Program
The Swalm School of Chemical Engineering has received a $6000 gift from Chevron. We are thankful for this support!
DOE Funding Renewed for Microbial Oils
Dr. Todd French has received $675,924 from the U.S. Department of Energy for a renewal award for the Sustainable Energy Research Center. Dr. French will lead Mississippi State University’s efforts on microbial oil research.
Keisha Walters Selected for Advisory Role
Dr. Keisha Walters has been selected as a representative on the Mississippi State University President’s Commission on the Status of Women. Congratulations, Dr. Walters!