Month: November 2024

Burkey Elected as American Institute of Chemical Engineers Fellow

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Congratulations to Professor Dan Burkey on being elected as an American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Fellow — AIChE’s highest grade of membership, achieved only through election by the AIChE Board of Directors. This prestigious recognition highlights Dr. Burkey’s long-term excellence in chemical engineering, impactful service to the profession, and dedication to advancing education and diversity.

Over the years, Dr. Burkey has made remarkable contributions, including:

  • Research: Innovating in game-based education for process safety and engineering ethics, with 50+ publications and numerous awards, including the 2020 AIChE Education Division Innovation Award, the 2022 William H. Corcoran Award from the Chemical Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and the 2023 David Himmelblau Award for Innovations in Computer-Based Chemical Engineering Education of the AIChE Computing & Systems Technology Division.
  • Education Leadership: Growing UConn College of Engineering enrollment to nearly 4,000 students, tripling female enrollment, and developing transformative programs like the Undergraduate Teaching, Mentoring, and Leadership Program and a new Ph.D. in Engineering Education. 
  • Service: Spearheading the AIChE Education Division’s Future Faculty Mentoring Program, which has supported 200+ mentees and placed alumni in faculty roles at over 50 institutions worldwide.

Dr. Burkey’s leadership and commitment to engineering education have made a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and the chemical engineering profession. We are honored to celebrate this incredible achievement and thanking Dr. Burkey for his continued efforts to inspire and elevate the next generation of engineers.

Read more on UConn Today.

Burke Appointed Head of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department

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Kelly Burke '05 (ENG)Congratulations to Professor Kelly Burke on their appointment as our new Head of the Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Department!

Prof. Burke brings a wealth of experience and vision to this role, aiming to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and continue advancing our department’s legacy of excellence in research and education.

We look forward to seeing how her leadership shapes the future of our field and inspires the next generation of chemical engineers.

Read more about Prof. Burke’s journey at UConn Today.

Alumni Michael Jones Receives the 2024 Scientific Achievement Award by the International System Safety Society

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Our alumni Michael Jones, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Scientific Achievement Award by the International System Safety Society (ISSS). This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to system safety through research and development.

Mike has been recognized for his work on the design and development of novel passive propagation resistant (PPR) lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, the integration of PPR Li-ion batteries with Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs), and integration of PPR Li-ion powered UUVs with U.S. submarine platforms. This award underscores the global impact of Mike’s work. Last year, the award went to a team of engineers at the Large Hadron Collider in Europe. This year, Mike is being honored as an individual, reflecting his substantial contributions to advancing system safety.

Mike is currently pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island (URI) while working as an Engineering Task Lead at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport (NUWC). His research is supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and is part of the National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology (NIUVT), a collaborative effort involving URI, University of Connecticut, the Navy, and other partners.

We are incredibly proud of Mike and the contributions he continues to make in this field. His work is a powerful reminder of how knowledge and innovation can drive real-world impact.

Assistant Professor in Residence Opportunity

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We Are Hiring! The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering invites applications for a non-tenure track position of Assistant Professor in Residence at the Storrs campus. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by teaching in both undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as contributing to departmental initiatives.

We are looking for candidates with:

  • Established record of accomplishment in teaching
  • Expertise in core courses such as thermodynamics, kinetics, and/or transport phenomena
  • Familiarity with computation and theory within chemical engineering
  • A strong commitment to professional service and outreach

If you’re passionate about fostering a dynamic, inclusive learning environment and advancing chemical engineering education, we encourage you to apply!

To learn more and apply, visit: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/967/cw/en-us/job/498708/assistant-professor-in-residence