George Stephanopoulos

George Stephanopoulos is a Visiting Professor in Chemical Engineering at the University Institute of Chemical Technology (UICT), Mumbai. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (1974), an M.E. from McMaster University (1971), and a Dipl. ChE. from the National Technical University of Athens (1970). His research focuses on nanoscale process systems engineering, multiresolution modeling of materials and processes, and multiscale process operations and control.

Education:

• Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, 1974
• M.E., McMaster University, 1971
• Dipl. ChE., National Technical University of Athens, 1970

Research Interests:

• Advances in computational methods for chemical process design
• Integration of multiscale modeling in engineering systems
• Dynamic control strategies for complex chemical processes

Notable Awards:

• Demokritos Scientific Research and Innovation Award (2016)
• American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow (2012)
• National Academy of Engineering Membership (1999)
• Camille and Henry Dreyfus Teacher and Scholar Award (1977)

His career includes distinguished visiting roles, such as the BalwantS. Joshi Professorship at UICT Mumbai (2005–06), and over 40 years of contributions to chemical engineering education and research. He authored the textbook Chemical and Biological Process Dynamics and Control (2025) and has delivered prestigious lectures worldwide.