Enrique Iglesias

Enrique Iglesias is the Michel Boudart Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University’s College of Engineering. Previously, he was a Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Theodore Vermeulen Chair Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis and chemical reaction engineering, particularly the synthesis and structural/functional assessments of solid catalysts for sustainable energy and chemical production.

His work emphasizes minimizing environmental footprints in energy systems and advancing the Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources. Iglesias is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and National Academy of Inventors.

• Donald Sterling Noyce Prize (highest teaching award in physical sciences at Berkeley)
• Michel Boudart Award for Catalysis (2019)
• William H. Walker Institute Award
• Royal Society of Chemistry Michael Faraday Prize

He also served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Catalysis and as president of the North American Catalysis Society, and will act as Purdue’s Presidential Fellow for Energy Transitions, advising on new energy initiatives.