David Kofke wins the AIChE William H. Walker Award

Former CACHE President and current CACHE Advisor Prof. Davide Kofke from the University at Buffalo received the 2025 AIChE William H. Walker Award in recognition of recognized “for seminal, innovative contributions to the foundations of molecular thermodynamics and simulation that have transformed the computation of thermophysical properties important to chemical engineering applications.”

From the AIChE:

For more than three decades, David Kofke has advanced the science of molecular modeling and simulation, establishing new methods that have become cornerstones of chemical engineering literature and practice. His research has transformed how engineers calculate and predict thermophysical properties from first principles, linking molecular-level theory to macroscopic engineering applications.

More info about the award and Prof. Kofke's contributions are available here: https://chenected.aiche.org/2025/10/david-kofke-university-buffalo-aiches-2025-william-h-walker-award-recipient