October 7, 2008
Venkat Ganesan, chemical engineering professor and the Frank A. Lidell Jr. Centennial Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin has been chosen as the recipient of the 2009 Dillon Medal Award for his contributions to innovative computer simulation approaches and analysis of equilibrium and dynamic properties of multicomponent polymetric materials and nanocomposites. The annual award, presented by the American Physical Society, recognizes outstanding research accomplishments by young polymer physicists who have demonstrated exceptional research promise early in their careers. Recognition consists of $2,000, up to $1,000 allowance for travel to the meeting of the Society at which the award is being presented, a bronze medallion, and a certificate citing the accomplishments of the recipient.
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