Prof. Amar Mohanty Receives BEPS Lifetime Achievement Award

2015-10-13

University of Guelph professor Amar Mohanty has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the BioEnvironmental Polymer Society (BEPS).

Mohanty, cross-appointed to the Department of Plant Agriculture and the School of Engineering, received the award Oct. 13 at the 23rd international BEPS conference in Karlsruhe, Germany.

The international award recognizes an outstanding research career, as well as dedication and support for BEPS.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest recognition from BEPS to a member who has made “outstanding contributions to scientific advancement and made phenomenal scholarly accomplishments and impact in the field of biopolymers, bio-based materials and/or bioplastic/materials related bioenergy systems,” according to the society’s website.

BEPS is an international scientific organization supporting and encouraging research, development and discussions on synthetic, renewable and naturally degradable polymers and composites.

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