Suffolk Reporter

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 is part of the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

The James M. Lee Memorial Award honors the founding and first president of the KIChE U.S. chapter by recognizing Korean and Korean-American scientists and engineers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership 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 by the United States Chapter of the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE),” 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. His work on heterogeneous catalysis in environmental and energy fields not only advances scientific knowledge but also has significant real-world applications.”

Kim, who also serves as the graduate program director for his department, studies heterogeneous catalysis in environmental and energy fields. His research group focuses on catalyst synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation.

Founded in 2002, the KIChE U.S. chapter promotes interactions among Korean chemical engineers in the U.S. and facilitates international collaboration between engineers in both countries. The KIChE is dedicated to advancing chemical engineering technology.

Kim joined Stony Brook University in 2013, has been an active member of KIChE's U.S. chapter, and received its Service Recognition Award in 2023.

He will receive his award and present his research during the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting in October.