Jim Tour Named to National Academy of Engineering
James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering “for synthesis, fabrication, properties, applications, and commercialization of novel forms of carbon and their composites and derivatives.”
“This honor is incredibly well-deserved, and I am delighted for Jim,” said Thomas Killian, dean of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences and a professor of physics and astronomy. “His contributions to chemistry are broad and profound, spanning from fundamental discoveries in carbon nanoscience to applications that address great societal challenges related to energy, the environment and human health. His success in translating his research into high-impact companies is remarkable, and he has also been a dedicated mentor to many graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.”