AIMBE Fellowship includes some of the most accomplished and distinguished leaders in the engineering and medical fields.
February 16, 2021
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Citing important contributions to the development of multifunctional biomaterials and in broadening participation of minorities and women in STEM, the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the election of Winston Soboyejo, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Provost and Senior Vice President to its College of Fellows. Soboyejo was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows, which comprises the top two percent of medical and biological engineers in the country.
AIMBE’s mission is to recognize excellence in, and advocate for, the fields of medical and biological engineering in order to advance society. The College of Fellows represent professionals who are regularly acknowledged for their contributions in teaching, research, and innovation and have successfu
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Soboyejo is an International Scholar, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Respected Materials Scientist and Engineer.
February 10, 2021
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WORCESTER, Mass. - February 10, 2021 – Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Provost and Senior Vice President Winston Oluwole Soboyejo, PhD has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). NAE membership is one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.
NAE membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice, education, or literature and to “the pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or developing/implementing innovative approaches to engineering education.” Soboyejo was honored for his work in two of those categories: his contributions to understanding dynamic behavior of materials, and his leadership in STEM outreach in Africa.
George Hachem to Oversee Syska Hennessy s Life Science Practice
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RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ George Hachem, PE, LEED AP, an associate principal in the Raleigh office of Syska Hennessy, will lead the engineering firm s life sciences practice nationally, announces senior principal Jim Regan.
George Hachem (PRNewsfoto/Syska Hennessy Group)
Previously, Mr. Hachem served for nearly four years as the site leader for the Raleigh office. In his new role, he will promote Syska s capabilities in life sciences while expanding the practice across the U.S. Over the course of his 30+year career, he has worked with some of the biggest companies and academic institutions in the sector, including Baxter, Bayer, the University of North Carolina, GlaxoSmithKline, GE Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, and Lillly Research Laboratories.