Andreas Acrivos, PhD, Albert Einstein Professor of Science and Engineering at The Levich Institute, City College of CUNY, will discuss “Rimming Flows within a Rotating Horizontal Cylinder and the Drag-out Problem in Film Coating” on Dec. 10 at 2:45 p.m. in Kupfrian Hall Room 117. The lecture is a joint seminar of the Otto H. York Department of Chemical Engineering at NJIT, the NSF Engineering Research Center and the NJ Center for Engineered Particulates at NJIT. >>

Teh C. Ho, PhD, senior research associate at Corporate Research Laboratories, ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Co., will discuss “Kinetic Modeling of Hydrocarbon Processing” on Dec. 3 at 2:45 p.m. in Kupfrian Hall Room 117. >>

Pablo G. Debenedetti, Class of 1950 Professor of Engineering and Applied Science and professor of chemical engineering at Princeton University, will discuss “From Particle Packings to Amino Acid Sequences: Statistical Characterization of Complex Systems” on Oct. 29 at 2:45 p.m., Kupfrian Hall Room 117. >>

Ilhan A. Aksay, PhD, professor in the department of chemical engineering at Princeton University, will discuss "Structure and Dynamics of Surfactant Micelles on Crystalline Templates" at the Fall 2007 Graduate Seminar Series on Oct. 15 at 2:45 p.m., Kupfrian Hall Room 117. >>

Chemical Engineering Professor Receives 2007 Robert Swanson Award Reginald PT (Reg) Tomkins, PhD, a professor and interim chairperson in the department of chemical engineering, was the 2007 recipient of the annual Robert Swanson Award for his continuing support of the athletic program in his 30 years on the NJIT faculty. Named for the late NJIT professor and athletic director, the Bob Swanson Award is presented to the faculty or staff member who has shown continued support for the Highlander athletic program.AIChE at NJIT Receives Award for Outstanding Student Chapter  The NJIT student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) received an Outstanding Student Chapter award from the national organization. The awards are presented annually to those Student Chapters that show an exceptional level of participation, enthusiasm, program quality, professionalism, and involvement in the university and community.Humanities Professor Publishes Book on Founder of Macedonian Dynasty Norman Tobias, PhD, an associate professor in the department of humanities, has published Basil I, Founder of the Macedonian Dynasty: A Study of the Political and Military History of the Byzantine Empire in the Ninth Century (Mellen Press, 2007). The book provides a re-examination of the life and accomplishments of Emperor Basil the First. Read more. >>

More than 100 faculty, staff and students crowded into Eberhardt Hall NJIT Alumni Center yesterday for a memorial celebration of chemical engineer, inventor and philanthropist Otto H. York. >>

Morton M. Denn, PhD, Albert Einstein Professor of Science and Engineering and Director of the Levich Institute at CUNY, will discuss “Failure and Wall Slip in Entangled Polymer Melts” on Sept. 24 at 2:45 p.m., Kupfrian Hall Rm. 117. >>

John F. Brady, PhD, Chevron Professor of Chemical Engineering at California Institute of Technology, will discuss "Micro vs. Macro Rheology" on Sept. 10 at 2:45 p.m., Kupfrian Hall, Room 117. >>

We can all breathe easier thanks to NJIT alumnus John J. Mooney. In 1971, Mooney co-invented the three-way automotive catalytic converter, one of the 10 most important innovations in automotive history. During NJIT’s May 17 graduation ceremony in Continental Airlines Arena, he will receive an honorary doctorate. >>

Norman W. Loney, PhD, an associate professor in the department of chemical engineering at NJIT, was invited to give a seminar titled “Mathematical Model of a Multi-fibule Counter Current Dialyzer” at Ohio State University on Jan. 18. >>

"Polymer Melting and Mixing Mechanisms in Twin Rotor Processing Equipment" is the topic of a discussion by Costas G. Gogos, PhD, distinguished research professor in the department of chemical engineering at NJIT, on Jan. 31 at 1 p.m., Mechanical Engineering Center Rm. 224. >>