Israel E. Wachs Elected to National Academy of Engineering for Pioneering Catalyst Research

Israel E. Wachs, the G. Whitney Snyder Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Lehigh University, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering—one of the highest professional honors in engineering—for his foundational contributions to the molecular engineering of mixed oxide catalysts. Over nearly four decades, Wachs has advanced the field of catalysis through pioneering work in operando molecular spectroscopy, enabling real-time characterization of catalysts under working conditions. His research has guided the rational design of advanced catalysts with applications spanning air pollution remediation, sustainable energy, fuels, chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. A prolific inventor, scholar, and mentor, Wachs’ election highlights both his global scientific impact and the national prominence of Lehigh’s R1 research enterprise.

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