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G. Charles Dismukes & Team Receive Edison Patent Award
July 2024
The Research & Development Council of New Jersey (R&D Council) announced the honorees and winners of the 2024 Edison Patent Awards, the state's highest recognition for inventors and innovation. The winners will be honored during the 45th annual Edison Patent Award Ceremony and Reception on November 21, 2024 at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ.
Dr. G. Charles Dismukes with former Rutgers student Karin Calvinho and postdoc Anders Laursen are set to receive this award for their innovation in industrial processes. Their patent, titled Nickel Phosphide Catalysts for Direct Electrochemical CO2 Reduction to Hydrocarbons, was one of the 14 winning patents this year.
Winners were selected by a team of R&D Council researchers who evaluated patents for the significance of the problem, utility/socio-economic value, novelty, and commercial impact. All winning patents must have at least part of the technical/scientific work completed in New Jersey.
Prof. Joan Bennett named Distinguished Mycologist by the Mycological Society of America
July 2024
Distinguished Professor Joan Bennett was named Distinguished Mycologist by the Mycological Society of America (MSA). MSA's Distinguished Mycologist Award is awarded annually to an individual who has established an outstanding mycological career.
Dr. Gloria Maria Dominguez Bello promoted to Distinguished Professor
July 2024
Dr. Gloria Maria Dominguez Bello was promoted to Distinguished Professor, effective July 1, 2024.
Young Alumna Chelsea Phuangthong (SEBS'21) works at Merck, a pharmaceutical company located in Kenilworth, New Jersey
February 2024
SEBS' alumna Chelsea Phuangthong graduated in 2021 with a major in biochemistry. Following graduation, Chelsea works at Merck, a pharmaceutical company located in Kenilworth, New Jersey.