Congratulations to Sergey and Yuriy Smolin, CBE Ph.D. candidates, for receiving the 2016 College of Engineering’s Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
Yuriy's research with polymers is very impressive and according to his professors, he has displayed innovation and creativity in his approach, has been published in significant journals, and, in his spare time, managed to serve as president of the CBE Graduation Student Association among other activities. Yuriy is very grateful for this prestigious award and would like to acknowledge Prof. Kenneth Lau and Prof. Masoud Soroush, without whose guidance his success would not have been possible.
Sergey's accomplishments in the time he has been at Drexel are significant. He holds himself to high standards, apparent in his academic standing and the quality of his research. His collaborations both in the U.S. and abroad are particularly impressive and not only serve him, but the college and University. Sergey is very grateful for this prestigious award and would like to acknowledge his advisor, Dr. Jason Baxter, without whose guidance this success would not have been possible. He also thankful for support from his collaborators, the CBE department, Drexel University, and friends and family.
Yuriy and Sergey are a credit to the College and the University, and set an example for all engineering students.The department is fortunate to have individuals with their integrity and motivation. Click here to read more about the Smolin brothers' accomplishments.
