Michael Determan

Michael D. Determan ('01 chem engr & econ, PhD '06 chem engr) of St. Paul, Minn., was honored with the Industrial Progress Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) at the organization’s Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa. The AIChE Industrial Progress Award recognizes significant contributions to industrial practice by an individual working in industries served by chemical engineers. The selection of this early-career award is based on the impact of the contributions, the magnitude of the challenges involved, and innovation and creativity. Determan is a senior technical manager with 3M Company’s Corporate Research Materials Laboratory. He leads a team of 3M researchers responsible for developing the company’s portfolio of sustainable, bio-based materials; high performance coatings; and new adhesive materials for a variety of industrial, electronic, and health care applications.