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Professor KC Chao
by Varma, Arvind 13 Oct '13

13 Oct '13

Dear All, Below is the page about Dr. Chao from our School’s history book, sent to me by our friend, former distinguished faculty colleague and book co-author, Nicholas Peppas – fyi. Arvind [cid:1992CA46-5765-45F3-A909-C2964909ECCC][cid:4675EF4F-609D-4DA4-AE6D-2FA7B3B8025F] Kwang-Chu Chao (1925-2013) K.C. Chao (BS ‗48 National Chekiang University, Taiwan; M.S. ‘52 and Ph.D. ‗56 both University of Wisconsin), was a contemporary and former laboratory partner of Greenkorn, where they both worked with Olaf A. Hougen. Known for the widely used and cited Chao-Seader correlation (this contribution was designated a Citation Classic in 1981), Chao brought to Purdue not only important industrial experience from his years with Taiwan Alkali Company (1948-1951, 1952-54) and Chevron Research (1957-63) but also academic understanding developed during his years at Illinois Institute of Technology (1963-64) and Oklahoma State University (1964-68). After several changes of scenery, K.C. found a home at Purdue and stayed here for the next 25 years. A meticulous and methodical investigator he developed an outstanding thermodynamics research group. Chao started with research in the area of measurement and estimation of thermodynamic properties of fluids. Notable among his accomplishments were a series of descriptions of molecular fluids, including the Chain-of-Rotators equation of state. On the experimental side, Professor Chao and his co-workers developed and exploited a unique experimental apparatus for measuring high temperature and high pressure phase equilibrium which found particularly fruitful applications in the study of the VLE properties of coal-derived liquids. K.C. coauthored the book Thermodynamics of Fluids with Bob Greenkorn published in 1975 by M. Dekker, Inc. One of his graduate students, Herbert M. Sebastian (M.S. '77, Ph.D. '80), has the record of the most papers published from his M.S. and Ph.D. work, 32 in all. A fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Chao is listed in numerous biographical references, was named Honorary Professor of both the Beijing Institute of Beijing Institute of Chemical Technology and Zhejiang University, and appointed Harry Creighton Peffer Distinguished Professor in 1989 [This professorship honors the founding head of the School.] He was granted emeritus status in December 1993 and he received the 1994 Donald L. Katz Award of the Gas Processors Association in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in gas processing research and excellence in engineering education. A thermodynamics symposium was held in his honor on September 15, 1995, with a banquet attended by friends, colleagues and former students. Chao advised 17 and co-advised 12 MS and advised nine and co-advised 18 PhD students. He worked closely with Bob Greenkorn in thermodynamics research and they co-advised many of these former students. Many of his former students and post-docs became academics (see Appendix B). KC is a great gentleman and has a dry wit that he effectively couples with his accent. He was usually very calm in faculty meetings and rarely spoke. However, when he had something to say, everyone listened because there was usually significant wisdom included in the message. From: Che-faculty-list [mailto:che-faculty-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Varma, Arvind Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 8:21 AM To: 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu>' Cc: Sondgerath, William J; Jamieson, Leah H. Subject: [Che-faculty-list] FW: Sincere condolences Dear All, I am very sorry to transmit this sad news about our distinguished emeritus colleague, Dr. K.C. Chao. Arvind From: Varma, Arvind Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 8:09 AM To: Howard Chao; Bernard Chao Cc: Reklaitis, Gintaras V; Joseph F. Pekny; Varma, Arvind Subject: Sincere condolences Dear Howard and Bernard, I am very sorry to receive this sad news. On behalf of our School, please accept our sincere condolences and pass them to your mother and family as well. We have lost a gentleman, scholar and a leader of the field, whose accomplishments will always remain fresh in our minds and continue to guide us in the future. I will inquire and return to you with the name and contact info of a suitable individual to speak about his academic achievements during his services. Sincerely, Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Tel: 765-494-4075; Fax: 765-494-0805; Email: avarma(a)purdue.edu<mailto:avarma@purdue.edu> https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/People/ptProfile?id=11068 From: Howard Chao [mailto:howchao@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 2:51 AM To: Joseph F. Pekny Cc: Reklaitis, Gintaras V; Varma, Arvind; Bernard Chao Subject: Re: Dads pubs Dear All: I am sad to report that my father passed away this afternoon. Fortunately he did not suffer too much, and he was fairly active until the day of his stroke a week ago. Our family is considering holding services for him in the second week of Nov, in the Bay Area. Do you have a recommendation for someone that was close to him professionally who might speak briefly about his academic achievements? Thanks so much. regards Howard

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FW: Sincere condolences
by Varma, Arvind 13 Oct '13

13 Oct '13

Dear All, I am very sorry to transmit this sad news about our distinguished emeritus colleague, Dr. K.C. Chao. Arvind From: Varma, Arvind Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 8:09 AM To: Howard Chao; Bernard Chao Cc: Reklaitis, Gintaras V; Joseph F. Pekny; Varma, Arvind Subject: Sincere condolences Dear Howard and Bernard, I am very sorry to receive this sad news. On behalf of our School, please accept our sincere condolences and pass them to your mother and family as well. We have lost a gentleman, scholar and a leader of the field, whose accomplishments will always remain fresh in our minds and continue to guide us in the future. I will inquire and return to you with the name and contact info of a suitable individual to speak about his academic achievements during his services. Sincerely, Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Tel: 765-494-4075; Fax: 765-494-0805; Email: avarma(a)purdue.edu<mailto:avarma@purdue.edu> https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/People/ptProfile?id=11068 From: Howard Chao [mailto:howchao@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 2:51 AM To: Joseph F. Pekny Cc: Reklaitis, Gintaras V; Varma, Arvind; Bernard Chao Subject: Re: Dads pubs Dear All: I am sad to report that my father passed away this afternoon. Fortunately he did not suffer too much, and he was fairly active until the day of his stroke a week ago. Our family is considering holding services for him in the second week of Nov, in the Bay Area. Do you have a recommendation for someone that was close to him professionally who might speak briefly about his academic achievements? Thanks so much. regards Howard

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Bindley Bioscience Center Research Fellows Seminar- Oct 31, 2013
by Ewing, Virginia G 10 Oct '13

10 Oct '13

From: Bonebrake, Stephanie A Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 4:28 PM To: Bonebrake, Stephanie A Subject: You are invited- Bindley Bioscience Center Research Fellows Seminar- Oct 31, 2013 Please distribute as appropriate. You are invited! Bindley Bioscience Center Research Fellows Seminar October 31, 2013 10am-12pm Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, room 121 Bindley would appreciate your attendance for this seminar to enhance collaborative networks between Discovery Park and the academic units to create new opportunities to enable faculty to significantly advance Purdue research and technology. [cid:image001.jpg@01CEC5D5.A7D3BAE0] Thank you! Stephanie Bonebrake Administrative Assistant Bindley Bioscience Center Center for Direct Catalytic Conversion Of Biomass to Biofuels (C3Bio) Discovery Park at Purdue University 1203 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-494-0497 www.purdue.edu/bbc<http://www.purdue.edu/bbc>

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FW: Purdue ChE Reception Invitation – 2013 AIChE annual meeting
by Varma, Arvind 08 Oct '13

08 Oct '13

All, The invitation below was mailed to all ChE Heads in the US and also to the “Top ~100 ChE” list I maintain. Pl forward the invitation to anyone you see fit - thanks! Arvind From: Murray, Chris L Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 9:47 AM To: Varma, Arvind Subject: Purdue ChE Reception Invitation – 2013 AIChE annual meeting [cid:image001.png@01CEC40A.AA388170] School of Chemical Engineering cordially invites you to attend a reception for alumni and friends at The 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers on Monday, November 4, 2013 from 7:00–9:00 p.m. Continental Ballroom 4 Hilton San Francisco Union Square 333 O’Farrell Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Honoring our Faculty and Alumni receiving AIChE Awards in 2013 Dr. Steven R. Lustig (MS ’85, PhD ’89) – Industrial R&D Award. This award recognizes individuals or teams working in the industries served by chemical engineers for innovation that has resulted in the successful commercial development of new products and/or new processes for making useful products. Dr. E. Terry Papoutsakis (MS ’76, PhD ’79) – D.I.C Wang Award for transformative contributions in metabolic engineering and clostridial biotechnologies, cell-culture engineering and stem-cell biotechnologies. Dr. Arvind Varma, the R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of the School of Chemical Engineering – Warren K. Lewis Award for Chemical Engineering Education. This award recognizes distinguished and continuing contributions to chemical engineering education. For more information, please contact David M. Williams, Sr. Director of Development and Alumni Relations, at dmwilliams(a)purdue.edu<mailto:dmwilliams@purdue.edu> or (765) 494-4065.

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THE WATER IS BACK ON THE OLD SIDE - REST ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
by Heide, Karen Kay 08 Oct '13

08 Oct '13

Mrs. Karen Heide Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 Phone: 765-494-4050 Fax: 765-494-0805 [http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~snpha/purdue_train3.gif]

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FW: Water shutdown old side of building
by Valley, Jeffrey L 08 Oct '13

08 Oct '13

Oops.........forgot one word - not...........please do not use the old side restrooms. Sorry about that -----Original Message----- From: Valley, Jeffrey L Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 8:48 AM To: chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu; chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: Water shutdown old side of building BE ADVISED- The water supply to the old side of the building is shutdown for an undetermined amount of time this morning for repairs to be made. Please do use the restrooms on the old side until further notice. The addition side of the building is not affected by this shutdown. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you. Jeff Valley Building Deputy Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 494-8727 valley(a)purdue.edu

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Water shutdown old side of building
by Valley, Jeffrey L 08 Oct '13

08 Oct '13

BE ADVISED- The water supply to the old side of the building is shutdown for an undetermined amount of time this morning for repairs to be made. Please do use the restrooms on the old side until further notice. The addition side of the building is not affected by this shutdown. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you. Jeff Valley Building Deputy Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 494-8727 valley(a)purdue.edu

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United Way Envelop
by Heide, Karen Kay 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Dear All, If you have not turned in your United Way envelope to me, please do so as soon as possible. I will be drawing names of 12 people to receive a gift in Mid November, from those who have turned in their pledge card envelop. Purdue is at 65% of their goal for this year. Please help the United Way - it is for an excellent cause. Karen Mrs. Karen Heide Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 Phone: 765-494-4050 Fax: 765-494-0805 [http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~snpha/purdue_train3.gif]

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Bake Sale (United Way)
by Heide, Karen Kay 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Dear All, I have a limited amount of cupcakes ($.50), candy ($1.00), donuts ($.25) & popcorn ($.50). Please come & contribute to United Way. Thanks, Karen Mrs. Karen Heide Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 Phone: 765-494-4050 Fax: 765-494-0805 [http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~snpha/purdue_train3.gif]

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Jenni Mamph Promotion
by Murray, Chris L 04 Oct '13

04 Oct '13

Effective Monday, October 7, Jenni Mamph will begin a new position in the school as Administrative Assistant to the Senior Director of Development and the Administrative Director. Her office will be located in the main office, room 1060A, phone number 4-4811. I am very pleased to be able to promote Jenni to this new position based on her excellent job performance the past 9 years. A temporary secretary, Lucinda Eikleberry, will join us, also on Monday, and will be taking over Jenni's current assignments until the position is filled permanently. Please join me in congratulating Jenni on this promotion and new opportunity. Thanks, Chris

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