Research and teaching
IChemE currently awards eleven medals and prizes in research and teaching. They recognise companies, universities and individuals, from across industry and academia, for their exceptional contribution to chemical and biochemical engineering research and teaching.
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Andrew Medal
The Andrew Medal recognises an individual or company for a major contribution to the science of formulation of heterogeneous catalysts.
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Davidson Medal
The Davidson Medal recognises an individual, from industry or academia, for their outstanding mentorship of young chemical engineers.
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Geldart Medal
The Geldart Medal recognises an individual or company for a major contribution to research in the area of particle technology.
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Guggenheim Medal
The Guggenheim Medal is awarded to one or more individuals, from industry or academia, who have made a significant contribution to research in thermodynamics and/or complex fluids.
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Junior Sargent Medal
The Junior Sargent Medal recognises a major contribution by an early career individual to research in the area of computer-aided product and process engineering.
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Morton Medal
The Morton Medal recognises an individual for their dedication to excellence in chemical engineering education.
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Nicklin Medal
The Nicklin Medal recognises talented early career researchers in chemical engineering.
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Sargent Medal
The Sargent Medal is awarded to one or more individuals, from industry or academia, who have made a significant recent contribution to research in computer-aided product and process engineering.
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SIESO Medal
The SIESO Medal is awarded to an individual or group of students for the best presentation of a major accident and the learning outcomes.
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Sharma Medal
The Sharma Medal recognises an individual, from industry or academia, who has made a significant contribution to the field of chemical engineering research across their career.
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Underwood Medal
The Underwood Medal recognises one or more individuals, from industry or academia, who have made a significant and sustained recent contribution to research in the area of separations.
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Warner Medal
The Warner Medal is awarded to an early career researcher, from industry or academia, who has shown exceptional promise in the field of sustainable chemical process technology, nuclear technology or in making chemical engineering more accessible to a wider scientific community.