Surrey praised for 'Excellent Chemical Engineering'
Tuesday 8 November 2011
The University’s contribution to Chemical Engineering has been given two “Awards for Innovation and Excellence” by the Institute of Chemical Engineers.
The Award coincides with the 100th Anniversary of Chemical Engineering at Surrey, which was the first programme of its kind in the country.
Presented at an official dinner on 3 November by Professor David Wood, President of the World Chemical Engineering Council and an alumnus of the University, the recognition was accepted by three of the University’s senior chemical engineers – Professor Nigel Seaton, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jonathan Seville, Dean of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and Professor Rex Thorpe, Head of Chemical Engineering.
The University also received the Water Management and Supply award, which was presented to Professor Adel Sharif for his work on “Water for the World”, the development of a more effective and more environmentally friendly process for producing drinking water.
Professor Nigel Seaton commented: “What a triumph for Surrey, following as it does our own 100th Anniversary of Chemical Engineering celebration. This is a testament to the University’s long history of engagement with the professions and industry, and particularly to the impact our chemical engineers have had over the generations.”
The Awards event also coincided with a special celebration at the University this week, when 400 former students received honorary degrees. The recipients were graduates of Battersea Polytechnic which was the precursor to the University of Surrey, many of whom graduated first time around during World War Two.
