Bhavik Bakshi receives 2022 Distinguished Scholar Award
March 31, 2022
Bhavik Bakshi, Richard M. Morrow Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, has earned The Ohio State University 2022 Distinguished Scholar Award in
recognition of decades of research leadership. Senior leadership in the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge surprised Bakshi with the honor at a recent Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering faculty meeting.
Bakshi’s research is motivated by the need for engineering that not only enhances human well-being and is societally acceptable, but also respects ecological limits and prevents unintended harm. To meet this challenge, his work has resulted in systematic and scientifically rigorous methods for developing products and processes that contribute to sustainable development. Bakshi’s research integrates multiple disciplines including ecosystem ecology, environmental economics, energy policy, applied statistics and process systems engineering.
Bakshi received a PhD in chemical engineering and master’s in chemical engineering practice from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s in chemical engineering from University of Bombay in India. He serves on the Faculty Advisory Board of Ohio State’s Sustainability Institute and is an adjunct professor at the Indian Institute of Technology in India.
The Distinguished Scholar Award is among the highest annual honors awarded at Ohio State. The university-level award honors six faculty members who demonstrate scholarly activity, conduct research or creative works that represent exceptional achievements in their fields and garner distinction for the university.
Award recipients are nominated by their departments and chosen by a committee of senior faculty, including past award recipients. Distinguished Scholars receive an honorarium and a research grant to be used over the next three years. Learn more about previous Distinguished Scholar Award recipients.