Chris Jenkins of Uhde Shedden has won the second annual Freehills Innovation Award in Chemical Engineering for his outstanding innovation in product design and development.
Awarded at the Chemmeca09 conference in Perth, the award is one of the highest national awards given by chemical engineering associations IChemE, the Institute of Engineers and the Royal Association of Chemical Institute (RACI).
Jenkins was awarded the $5000 prize for his development of novel technology in petrochemicals, methanol synthesis and syngas processes, and for his work in offshore oil and gas, chemicals, and coal to liquids projects in Australia.
‘These awards are very highly regarded in the chemical engineering industry and I’m extremely proud to have won,’ said Jenkins.
Freehills Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys partner Brett Connor, congratulated Mr Jenkins, saying he was a role model for young chemical engineers and graduates.
‘Freehills is proud to recognise Chris Jenkins and the significant role chemical engineers play in innovation and the creation of valuable intellectual property,’
‘We want to encourage chemical engineers through this award to capitalise on their innovation through effective IP protection strategies as this is often a missed opportunity for them and their employers to gain a sustainable competitive advantage over their competitors.’
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