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Wael M. Rabeh u New York University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Contribution to the Science/Profession: Recognized for the use of enzymes with disease relevance to characterize their mechanism for drug discovery and design. Enzymes that are central to cancer and SARS-CoV-2 can provide safe and effects therapeutics.
Contribution to the ACS Community: Recoginzed as the founding chair of the ACS Chapter in the United Arab Emirates, faculty advisor for the student chapter, point-of-contact for the ACS in the Middle East, and conference organizer.
Karthikeyan Ramasamy u Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Contribution to the Science/Profession: Recognized for impactful research in green chemistry, sustainable aviation fuels, and renewable chemicals that have advanced the technologies towards com- mercialization in these hard-to-decarbonize sectors.
Contribution to the ACS Community: Recognized for service to the ACS Catalysis Science and Technology Division in multiple board roles, in technical programming, and in creating strategic part- nerships that support participation of early-career members of the community.
Theresa M. Reineke u University of Minnesota
Contribution to the Science/Profession: Recognized for pioneering discoveries in sustainable polymers, biomaterials for delivery of nucleic acids, proteins, and drugs, in addition to field leadership as editor-in-chief of the ACS journal Bioconjugate Chemistry.
Contribution to the ACS Community: Recognized for service to the ACS Polymer Chemistry (POLY) and Polymeric Materials Science & Engineering (PMSE) Divisions including organization of numerous workshops, symposia, and founding/advising the UMN POLY/PMSE Student Chapter.
Leah S. Riter u Bayer
Contribution to the Science/Profession: Recognized for catalyzing change across the global agricultural scientific community, fostering cross-sector and transdisciplinary collaborations to drive innovative solutions, and championing green analytical technologies to improve laboratory sustainabil- ity and safety.
Contribution to the ACS Community: Recognized for shaping the future of the Agrochemicals Division and ACS through long-term, award-winning leadership, dedicated volunteerism, and passion- ate advocacy for the development of future scientific leaders.
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