Prof. Mannar R. Maurya Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at CRE-2026

The Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Conference (CRE-2026) proudly presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mannar R. Maurya, recognizing his outstanding scientific contributions and decades of dedication to the advancement of chemical sciences and catalysis research.

The award was conferred during Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Conference (CRE‑2026), held in San Diego from February 23–25, 2026, where leading researchers, academicians, and industry professionals from around the world gathered to share the latest developments in catalysis, reaction engineering, and sustainable chemical technologies.

Prof. Maurya currently serves as a distinguished professor of chemistry at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, one of India’s premier institutions for scientific research and higher education. Over the course of his illustrious career, he has made pioneering contributions to the fields of inorganic chemistry, catalysis, biomimetic chemistry, and transition metal complexes. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of catalytic processes and the design of innovative catalysts with applications in green chemistry and sustainable chemical transformations.

With an extensive body of work that includes numerous highly cited publications in international journals, Prof. Maurya has played a pivotal role in shaping modern research in catalysis and coordination chemistry. His scientific achievements have not only contributed to fundamental chemical knowledge but have also influenced practical applications in industrial catalysis and environmentally friendly chemical processes.

Beyond his research accomplishments, Prof. Maurya is widely respected as a mentor and educator who has guided and inspired generations of students, postdoctoral researchers, and young scientists. Many of his former students now hold prominent positions in academia and industry, continuing his legacy of scientific excellence and innovation.

The Lifetime Achievement Award at CRE-2026 recognizes not only Prof. Maurya’s remarkable research contributions but also his lasting impact on the global scientific community. His dedication to advancing knowledge, mentoring emerging scientists, and fostering international collaboration exemplifies the spirit of excellence that the award celebrates.

The organizers of CRE-2026 expressed their sincere congratulations to Prof. Maurya and acknowledged his enduring contributions to the advancement of catalysis and chemical sciences. His work continues to inspire researchers worldwide and plays an important role in addressing some of the most pressing scientific and environmental challenges of our time.