This year’s “40 Under 40” publication, released Nov. 18, included two familiar faces from Case Western Reserve University: those of staff member Jason Buitrago and faculty member Christine Duval.
Since joining the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in August 2022, Muhammad Zeeshan has pursued a specific goal: reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Jake Grondz’s research career started with an email. In search of a lab to call home, Grondz began reaching out to principal investigators in materials research at Case Western Reserve University.
The John S. Diekhoff Awards for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring recognize faculty members who go above and beyond in these roles. This year, three faculty members were honored, including Assistant Professor Christine E. Duval, for their mentorship and one for teaching.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are developing ways to convert waste into fuels and other products, using processes that are energy efficient and powered by renewable sources.