Celebrating Excellence in Chemical and Biological Engineering
Key Ideas
- Three chemical and biological engineering students were honored at the 2025 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony for their outstanding achievements in research projects.
- The awards include the Sophomore Research Fellowship and the Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship, providing financial support for students and faculty advisors.
- Projects include research on hydrogen storage in liquid carriers and designing non-precious metals for renewable hydrogen storage, showing a focus on advancing energy technologies.
- The students' enthusiasm and dedication to their projects reflect a promising future for innovative developments within the field of chemical and biological engineering.
At the 2025 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony, three chemical and biological engineering students were recognized for their exceptional achievements in research projects. Grace Zhang, a recipient of the Sophomore Research Fellowship, along with Assistant Professor Siddarth Krishna, was honored for her work on hydrogen storage in liquid carriers. Aidiel Ikmal Abu Hassan and Jacob Damro, recipients of the Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship, were awarded for their projects focusing on the nanoscopic structure of single-ion conducting polymer blend electrolytes and designing non-precious metals for renewable hydrogen storage, respectively. These awards provide financial support to both students and faculty advisors, emphasizing the importance of collaborative research in academia. The students' passion for exploring innovative solutions in energy storage and their commitment to advancing the field of chemical and biological engineering showcase a bright future for technological developments. As the department eagerly anticipates the upcoming semester, the achievements of these students set a high standard for excellence and innovation within the academic community.