Sang Yup Lee
Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
This award is sponsored by the Society for Biological Engineers.
Session Co-Chairs:
- Georges Belfort, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Michael M. Domach, Carnegie Mellon University
In memory of Professor Jay Bailey for his many pioneering contributions to biotechnology, the award is presented to an individual who has had an important impact on bioengineering and whose achievements have advanced this profession in any of its aspects. The recipient should have a distinguished record of service to the profession. They should also be involved in the direct engagement of biology with engineering.
The SBE's 2016 James E. Bailey Award lecture will presented by Dr. Sang Yup Lee.
Biotechnology in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Sang Yup Lee, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, Korea Advanced Insitute of Science and Technology
We are observing a big paradigm shift in how we live, work and even play based on such unprecedentedly fast development of various technologies. This tide of change is so big, and thus is called “the Fourth Industrial Revolution”. It is difficult to predict how this revolution will affect our life, but it is clear that it is already here with us. Integration of digital-physical-bio technologies is driving the fourth industrial revolution. It is best to understand the impact of the fourth industrial revolution through linking core developments with the world’s most important pending problems. Biotechnology will play increasingly important roles in producing what we eat and what we use in sustainable manner. Also it will become more and more important in improving our health and healthcare system. In this lecture, I will describe briefly how the fourth industrial revolution is being unfold and what biotechnology can deliver in the era of the fourth industrial revolution. Examples will be given on sustainable production of chemicals, fuels and materials through biotechnology and on how to improve our healthcare system in the aging society with increasing population.
Biotechnology Progress Award for Excellence in Biological Engineering Publication
The Biotechnology Progress Award for Excellence in Biological Engineering Publication winner will also be recognized during the James E. Bailey Award session.
The Biotechnology Progress Award for Excellence in Biological Engineering Publication recognizes outstanding contributions to the literature in biomedical engineering, biological engineering, biotechnology, biochemical engineering and related fields. The award, which is presented annually at the AIChE Annual Meeting, celebrates excellence and foundational contributions to biotechnology and biological engineering through a body of work: a seminal paper, a review, a research report, or other material of significant interest and importance.
This year’s Biotechnology Progress Award for Excellence in Biological Engineering Publication winner is Andrew Zydney, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Penn State University.
