The United States Chapter of the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE) has selected Stony Brook University Professor Taejin Kim as the recipient of the 2024 James M. Lee Memorial Award. Professor Kim, a member of the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, will be honored for his exceptional leadership and contributions to chemical engineering.
The James M. Lee Memorial Award commemorates the founding president of the KIChE U.S. chapter by recognizing outstanding Korean and Korean-American scientists in chemical engineering. "We are immensely proud of Professor Taejin Kim for being selected as the recipient of the 2024 James M. Lee Memorial Award," said Dilip Gersappe, chair of the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering. "This award is a testament to Professor Kim’s exceptional leadership and groundbreaking contributions in the field of chemical engineering."
Professor Kim's research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis in environmental and energy fields, exploring catalyst synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation. His work aims to advance scientific knowledge with significant real-world applications.
Founded in 2002, the KIChE U.S. chapter promotes interactions among Korean chemical engineers in the U.S., fostering international collaboration between engineers in both countries. The organization is dedicated to advancing chemical engineering technology.
Kim joined Stony Brook University in 2013 and received the KIChE Service Recognition Award in 2023. He will accept his award and present his research at the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting in October.