The Catalysis Club of Philadelphia recently had the honor of hosting the 2026 CCP Award meeting with lecture from award recipient Dr. Yuying Shu. This award recognizes an outstanding member of the catalysis community who has made significant contributions to the advancement of catalysis. The event was a great success, with an incredible talk from Dr. Yuying Shu, and many engaging discussions and questions from the audience.
Throughout her career, Dr. Shu has successfully led the development and commercialization of more than a dozen FCC catalyst platforms, delivering substantial technical and economic value to refiners worldwide. She has received numerous honors in recognition of her significant contributions to catalysis and innovation, including the 2026 Catalysis Club of Philadelphia (CCP) Award, the 2020 Grace Award for Technical Excellence (GATE), W. R Grace’s highest scientific honor, and multiple Grace Premier and Patent Awards for Performance Excellence. Dr. Shu was also named Maryland Top Innovator of the Year in 2010, recognizing her leadership in advancing catalytic technologies with impactful industrial applications. She has authored or co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and is an inventor on 30 patent applications. Dr. Shu is a frequently invited speaker at international conferences and technical symposia. Passionate about advancing catalytic science, she is dedicated to driving innovation and fostering the development of sustainable solutions for the refining, petrochemical and broader catalysis industries.
Congratulations Dr. Shu!
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