DuPont's Nora Radu Receives American Chemical Society's Distinguished Service Award for the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry
DuPont (NYSE: DD) announced that Dr. Nora Radu, Senior Laureate, has become the first industrial scientist to receive the American Chemical Society's Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry in its 60-year history.
With over 25 years at DuPont, Radu's achievements include developing catalysts for nylon 66 intermediates, creating polyimides for advanced packaging substrates in computing and AI, and pioneering colorless and amber liquid polyimide films for flexible displays. Her portfolio includes over 60 patents, 20 internal reports, and 17 scientific papers.
As the first industrial scientist elected as Chair of the ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry, Radu has initiated several programs including the Gordon Research Conference Graduate Research Seminar and led initiatives to increase industry participation in ACS. She received the award at the ACS Spring Meeting in San Diego, where she delivered an address titled 'Industrial Inorganic Chemistry: Beyond Catalysis.'
DuPont (NYSE: DD) ha annunciato che la Dott.ssa Nora Radu, Senior Laureate, è diventata la prima scienziata industriale a ricevere il Premio dell'American Chemical Society per il Servizio Distinto nell'Avanzamento della Chimica Inorganica nella sua storia di 60 anni.
Con oltre 25 anni di esperienza in DuPont, i successi di Radu includono lo sviluppo di catalizzatori per intermedi di nylon 66, la creazione di poliimmidi per substrati di imballaggio avanzati in informatica e intelligenza artificiale, e la pionieristica produzione di film poliimidici liquidi incolori e ambra per display flessibili. Il suo portafoglio include oltre 60 brevetti, 20 rapporti interni e 17 articoli scientifici.
Essendo la prima scienziata industriale eletta Presidente della Divisione di Chimica Inorganica dell'ACS, Radu ha avviato diversi programmi, tra cui il Seminario di Ricerca per Laureati della Gordon Research Conference, e ha guidato iniziative per aumentare la partecipazione dell'industria nell'ACS. Ha ricevuto il premio durante l'ACS Spring Meeting a San Diego, dove ha tenuto un discorso intitolato 'Chimica Inorganica Industriale: Oltre la Catalisi.'
DuPont (NYSE: DD) anunció que la Dra. Nora Radu, Senior Laureate, se ha convertido en la primera científica industrial en recibir el Premio de la American Chemical Society por Servicio Distinguido en el Avance de la Química Inorgánica en sus 60 años de historia.
Con más de 25 años en DuPont, los logros de Radu incluyen el desarrollo de catalizadores para intermedios de nylon 66, la creación de poliamidas para sustratos de empaquetado avanzado en computación e inteligencia artificial, y la pionera producción de películas de poliimida líquida incolora y ámbar para pantallas flexibles. Su portafolio incluye más de 60 patentes, 20 informes internos y 17 artículos científicos.
Como la primera científica industrial elegida Presidenta de la División de Química Inorgánica de la ACS, Radu ha iniciado varios programas, incluyendo el Seminario de Investigación para Graduados de la Gordon Research Conference, y ha liderado iniciativas para aumentar la participación de la industria en la ACS. Recibió el premio en la Reunión de Primavera de la ACS en San Diego, donde pronunció un discurso titulado 'Química Inorgánica Industrial: Más Allá de la Catálisis.'
듀폰 (NYSE: DD)는 노라 라두 박사(Senior Laureate)가 60년 역사상 최초의 산업 과학자로서 미국 화학회 무기 화학 발전을 위한 공로상을 수상했다고 발표했습니다.
듀폰에서 25년 이상의 경력을 가진 라두 박사의 업적에는 나일론 66 중간체를 위한 촉매 개발, 컴퓨팅 및 인공지능을 위한 고급 포장 기판용 폴리이미드 생성, 유연한 디스플레이를 위한 무색 및 호박색 액체 폴리이미드 필름을 선구적으로 개발한 것이 포함됩니다. 그녀의 포트폴리오에는 60개 이상의 특허, 20개의 내부 보고서 및 17개의 과학 논문이 포함되어 있습니다.
ACS 무기 화학 부서의 의장으로 선출된 최초의 산업 과학자인 라두 박사는 고든 연구 회의 대학원 연구 세미나를 포함한 여러 프로그램을 시작했으며, ACS에서 산업 참여를 늘리기 위한 이니셔티브를 주도했습니다. 그녀는 샌디에이고에서 열린 ACS 봄 회의에서 이 상을 수상했으며, '산업 무기 화학: 촉매를 넘어서'라는 제목의 연설을 했습니다.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) a annoncé que Dr. Nora Radu, Senior Laureate, est devenue la première scientifique industrielle à recevoir le Prix de la Société Américaine de Chimie pour Service Distingué dans l'Avancement de la Chimie Inorganique dans son histoire de 60 ans.
Avec plus de 25 ans chez DuPont, les réalisations de Radu incluent le développement de catalyseurs pour les intermédiaires de nylon 66, la création de polyimides pour des substrats d'emballage avancés en informatique et IA, et le développement pionnier de films de polyimide liquide incolores et ambrés pour des écrans flexibles. Son portefeuille comprend plus de 60 brevets, 20 rapports internes et 17 articles scientifiques.
En tant que première scientifique industrielle élue Présidente de la Division de Chimie Inorganique de l'ACS, Radu a initié plusieurs programmes, y compris le Séminaire de Recherche pour Étudiants Gradués de la Gordon Research Conference, et a dirigé des initiatives pour accroître la participation de l'industrie dans l'ACS. Elle a reçu le prix lors de la Réunion de Printemps de l'ACS à San Diego, où elle a prononcé un discours intitulé 'Chimie Inorganique Industrielle : Au-delà de la Catalyse.'
DuPont (NYSE: DD) gab bekannt, dass Dr. Nora Radu, Senior Laureate, die erste industrielle Wissenschaftlerin ist, die in der 60-jährigen Geschichte den Preis der American Chemical Society für Verdienste um die Förderung der Anorganischen Chemie erhalten hat.
Mit über 25 Jahren bei DuPont umfasst Radus Leistungen die Entwicklung von Katalysatoren für Nylon 66-Zwischenprodukte, die Schaffung von Polyimiden für fortschrittliche Verpackungssubstrate in der Informatik und KI sowie die Pionierarbeit bei farblosen und bernsteinfarbenen flüssigen Polyimidfilmen für flexible Displays. Ihr Portfolio umfasst über 60 Patente, 20 interne Berichte und 17 wissenschaftliche Arbeiten.
Als erste industrielle Wissenschaftlerin, die zur Vorsitzenden der ACS-Division für Anorganische Chemie gewählt wurde, hat Radu mehrere Programme initiiert, darunter das Graduate Research Seminar der Gordon Research Conference, und Initiativen geleitet, um die Industriepartizipation in der ACS zu erhöhen. Sie erhielt den Preis bei der ACS Frühjahrsversammlung in San Diego, wo sie eine Ansprache mit dem Titel 'Industrielle Anorganische Chemie: Über die Katalyse hinaus' hielt.
- Development of innovative materials for electronics and displays, expanding DuPont's product portfolio
- Strong intellectual property portfolio with 60+ patents
- Creation of cost-efficient catalysts for nylon 66 production
- Leadership in advanced OLED display materials development
- None.
Radu is the First Industrial Scientist Honored with Award in its 60-Year History
"I am deeply honored to receive this award which recognizes both impactful research and dedicated service to the broader inorganic community," said Radu. "This award is not just a personal milestone but also a reflection of the incredible support and collaboration I have had throughout my career. I hope it inspires more industrial scientists, especially women in industry, to pursue impactful research in inorganic chemistry."
With more than 25 years of significant contributions at DuPont, Radu has advanced research and product development across multiple industries through inorganic chemistry and material science. Early in her career, Radu had a key role in advancing DuPont's nylon products, through research focused on the development of catalysts for nylon 66 intermediates that improved cost efficiency and promoted broader industry adoption. More recently, supporting the electronics industry, she initiated dielectric material developments, which led to a multigenerational platform of polyimides for advanced packaging substrates, enabling high-performance computing in data centers and AI applications.
Radu also led the development of novel colorless and amber liquid polyimide films, a breakthrough innovation that enabled a new generation of durable, flexible displays for mobile and other electronic devices. Today, Radu's research is enabling new offerings for advanced OLED displays, including OLED materials for improved lifetime and display performance. Over her career, Radu has been granted more than 60 patents, authored 20 internal reports and published 17 scientific papers.
"Nora's dedication to pushing the boundaries of material science and her leadership in the chemistry community make her a deserving candidate for this award, and it's a terrific recognition of the impact a scientist can have in industry," said Randal King, Ph.D., Vice President of R&D/Technology, DuPont Electronics & Industrial. "DuPont is incredibly proud of her contributions, and we look forward to seeing how her work continues to shape the future of flexible display technologies and other industries."
Beyond DuPont, Radu is actively involved in the global technology community. In 2007, while serving as Chair of the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) in Organometallic Chemistry, she initiated the GRC Graduate Research Seminar (GRS) in Organometallic Chemistry to facilitate connections among graduate students and postdoctoral associates, encouraging them to share research and explore career paths, creating a more inclusive environment for emerging researchers.
Radu has also made significant contributions across her various appointments within the ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry (DIC). During her 12 years as Program Co-Chair, she oversaw scientific programming for national ACS meetings and led initiatives to increase participation from industry, organizing symposia focused on industrial careers and establishing the ACS DIC Early Career Industrial Investigator Award. In 2023, Radu became the first industrial scientist elected as Chair of the DIC.
"ACS applauds Dr. Radu for her groundbreaking achievements and inspiring leadership within the inorganic chemistry community," says ACS CEO Albert G. Horvath. "As the first industrial chemist to receive this award, Dr. Radu continues to be at the cutting edge of science. Her esteemed accomplishments are a tribute to the ACS commitment to improve all lives through the transforming power of chemistry."
The ACS Award for Distinguished Service in Inorganic Chemistry is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the advancement of inorganic chemistry through exceptional research and dedicated service. Radu's selection highlights her reputation as a trusted leader and innovator, both for her scientific achievements and commitment to building the next generation of scientists.
Radu received the award during the National Awards Symposium on March 25, at the ACS Spring Meeting in
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