Dr. James W. Harris, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, was selected for the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from the Oak Ridge Affiliated Universities foundation to study characterization of polyfunctional catalysts to enable conversion of ethanol to jet fuel.
Dr. Hamed Moftakhari, assistant professor of civil, construction, and environmental engineering, was recognized by the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation with a Cronin Award, which recognizes the significant accomplishments of an estuarine scientist in the early stages of career development.