Distinguished Engineering Alumnus
Award Recipient
Donald R. Paul — 1994
This distinguished engineer earned his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering in 1961. He earned his M.S. and doctorate degrees in 1963 and 1965, respectively, from the University of Wisconsin. He holds a prestigious Regents Chair at the University of Texas at Austin, where he directs the Center for Polymer Research.
An expert in the fields of polymer blends, fibers, polymer membranes for gas separation applications, barrier materials, and polymer-concrete materials, he was appointed to the National Academy of Engineering in 1988 at the age of 49. An invited lecturer in 13 countries, Paul has received numerous awards and honors for his outstanding contributions to engineering education.
He also has held more than 20 appointments related to service for national professional societies, such as the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Chemical Society, and the Society of Plastics Engineers. He is currently a member of the National Materials Advisory Board and the editor of the leading Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research journal. He serves on the editorial boards of five other journals.
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