ACS Honors Flickinger

Dr. Michael Flickinger, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and microbiology, has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society. He and others in the inaugural class of ACS Fellows were honored at the national meeting in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Aug. 17.

Flickinger, associate director of academic programs for the Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center, holds 20 patents and has trained more than 30 graduate students in biotechnology related to process technology. He has authored more than 100 academic and professional publications and is an internationally recognized expert in industrial bioprocess technology, cell culture technology, biochemical engineering, industrial microbiology, bioseparations, containment technology, and bioprocess facilities and equipment design.