Norman Hackerman Award In Chemical Research

The Welch Foundation Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research furthers chemical discovery in Texas each year by recognizing emerging leaders. The Welch Foundation proudly bestows the 2022 award upon Drs. Ryan Hibbs and Guihua Yu.

The Welch Foundation today announced that Drs. Ryan Hibbs and Guihua Yu are the 2022 recipients of the Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research. Each of these researchers are being recognized as ‘rising stars,’ having contributed significant scientific discoveries at early stages of their careers. This marks the second time in the 21 years of the Hackerman Award that two recipients have been honored. Dr. Hibbs’ work has contributed significantly to our understanding of the structural and biophysical basis of neurotransmitter and drug actions within the brain. Dr. Yu has pioneered a series of important advances in nanomaterial science that will have far reaching applications in renewable energy.

The Hackerman Award will provide Drs. Hibbs and Yu with a personal award of $100,000 each.

The Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research was established by the Foundation to honor Norman Hackerman, its Scientific Advisory Board chair from 1982 to 2006. The award recognizes the accomplishments of chemical scientists in Texas who are early in their careers. It is designed to encourage scientists who are embarking on careers dedicated to increasing our fundamental understanding of chemistry.

The Scientific Advisory Board will consider whether or not any nominee or nominees are worthy of the award, and will recommend to the Board of Directors not more than three nominees they determine are qualified to receive the award. The Board of Directors will make the final selection.

The award will normally be presented at a function on the campus of the recipient’s institution. The current monetary amount of the award is $100,000.

Please refer to the guidelines for eligibility requirements and nomination procedures.