Missouri S&T Inducts Eight Professionals into Chemical and Biochemical Engineers Academy
Eight distinguished professionals with strong ties to Missouri University of Science and Technology were inducted into the Missouri S&T Academy of Chemical and Biochemical Engineers on April 9, 2026. This academy honors outstanding alumni for their professional success and provides crucial support to the university’s Linda and Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. The inductees represent various industries and academia, showcasing significant achievements and continued engagement with their alma mater.
On April 9, 2026, Missouri University of Science and Technology celebrated the induction of eight distinguished professionals into its Academy of Chemical and Biochemical Engineers during a ceremony held in Rolla. This prestigious academy acknowledges alumni for their exceptional professional accomplishments and dedication, while also serving as a vital resource to advise and support the university's Linda and Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. The newly inducted members represent a diverse array of expertise and leadership across various sectors.The inductees include Tyronna Capers, director of marketing at Bunge; Dr. Ryan Gilbert, department chair and professor at Missouri S&T; Curt Hassler, business development manager at Burns & McDonnell; Dr. Kyle Lampe, associate professor at the University of Virginia; Jason McHaney, senior process safety engineer at Arkema; Joshua Meyer, technical consultant for Emerson; Dr. Srivatsan Raman, endowed professor and vice chair at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Christina Witt, facility engineering manager at MilliporeSigma. Each inductee boasts impressive careers, often starting with chemical engineering degrees from S&T, and have made significant contributions in their respective fields, from global food and ingredients, biomaterials research, engineering and construction, tissue engineering, process safety, automation, to biochemistry and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Their induction underscores their professional excellence and ongoing commitment to the advancement of chemical and biochemical engineering.
