Three chemical engineers and one organisation have been recognised by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Hull & Humber Members Group for their contributions to the local community and industry.

Laura Castley, Philip Rubini, Elicia Bones and BP Chemicals were presented with their awards at the Group’s 2019 Annual Dinner, held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hull Thursday (21 November).

Rubini was awarded the Chairperson's Award for his contribution to Chemical Engineering in the Hull and Humber region. He was a major contributor to the preparation and launch of Chemical Engineering degree programmes at the University of Hull and has worked to actively encourage students to engage with the IChemE, in his role as Chair, and most recently, Treasurer, of the Hull and Humber Member Group.

Sander van den Ban, Head of Formulation Sciences at RB, was the guest speaker at the event and the awards were presented and sponsored by px group and On Line Design Engineering.