Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering to host inaugural Duduković Symposium
Special event will honor legacy of former department chair Milorad Duduković
The Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering (EECE) in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis will host researchers, students and WashU community members at the inaugural Duduković Symposium Aug. 14-15.
The event will honor the career of Milorad “Mike” Duduković, the Laura & William Jens Emeritus Professor of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering. Duduković, a world-renowned expert in chemical reaction engineering, joined the WashU faculty in 1974 and was chair of EECE from 1998-2006. He developed the Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory (CREL) as a unique and effective interface for the transfer of academic reaction engineering to industrial practice. Over two dozen global companies have been associated with CREL.
The symposium will also feature the recent progress of the EECE department, which bridges the legacy of the CREL to sustain a forward-looking, interdisciplinary chemical engineering program.
WashU alumnus Mark Alan Barteau, vice president for research at Texas A&M University and professor in its department of chemistry, will deliver the inaugural Duduković Lecture. Barteau has been widely recognized for his scientific and professional leadership in the fields of chemistry and chemical engineering. His research focuses on chemical reactions at solid surfaces and their applications in various catalysis and energy processes. He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from WashU in 1976 and a master of science degree and a doctorate in chemical engineering from Stanford University.
Other highlights will include EECE alumni and faculty speakers, a poster session showcasing current research and innovation, departmental updates and networking opportunities.
For more information and to register for the event, visit the Duduković Symposium.