Nominations open for 2026 Danckwerts lecture
A LEADING chemical engineer is sought to deliver the next Danckwerts lecture, held this year in conjunction with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) annual meeting in Minneapolis, US.
Nominations open for 2026 Danckwerts lecture
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December 2025/January 2026Issue 1014/1015
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