Prodromos Daoutidis Awarded IChemE Sargent Medal

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/07/2026) — Professor Prodromos Daoutidis has been awarded the Sargent Medal from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) in recognition of his significant research contributions to computer-aided product and process engineering. The award recognizes Prodromos’ sustained efforts in advancing both theory and practice through the development of innovative control and optimization algorithms for large-scale process systems, and in driving progress in green ammonia, demonstrating its major decarbonization potential.

IChemE’s awards celebrate the outstanding work of chemical engineers across a wide range of backgrounds and career stages. By recognizing excellence and meaningful contributions to the field, these honors reflect a shared commitment to IChemE’s vision of “Engineering a Sustainable World.”

Congratulations to Professor Daoutidis on this well-deserved recognition. Learn more about his work on his research group’s website, and read IChemE’s full award announcement to learn more about this year’s recipients.