Engineers Nominated by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
 Erica J. Delorme, E.I.T.
Erica J. Delorme, E.I.T., a process engineer with Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, Missouri, is responsible for the simulation, optimization, design and troubleshooting of new and existing processes within the department for relief system design. Many of her projects involve working closely with engineering, operations, environmental/safety, and maintenance construction personnel. She has been instrumental in multiple clean fuels projects and refinery revamps. On a current project, she is assisting the client implement the reduction of benzene in their gasoline pool to improve environmental and public safety.
Delorme holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Washington University in St. Louis and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. She has served as chair and vice chair for the local chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
edelorme@burnsmcd.com
 Abhishek Dhawan
Abhishek Dhawan, a process engineer with CH2M HILL Engineers Inc. in Spartanburg, South Carolina, designs industrial processes for energy, chemicals, and industrial systems. A research background in chemistry coupled with experience in engineering gives him the ability to translate ideas from vision to reality. One project, he provided significant and extensive engineering support for a facility that makes raw materials for plastic products, a daily commodity around the world. Cutting edge technology made this process one of a kind, and allowed the facility to compete with foreign dominated manufacturers and help sustain the industry and jobs with the U.S.
As a co-founder and executive board member of the Young Professionals group for CH2M HILL’s Spartanburg office, Dhawan has been instrumental in organizing and promoting social, business networking, and philanthropic events, including the construction of home for Habitat for Humanity and fundraising for Relay for Life. In addition to science and engineering, he stays involved with tennis, travel, and camping.
Abhishek.Dhawan@ch2m.com
Shampa Kandoi, Ph.D.
Shampa Kandoi, Ph.D., a staff engineer at UTC Power, in South Windsor, Connecticut, works towards developing fuel cell technology for practical use in exhaust free automobiles and in electricity generating plants. She has lead projects focusing on the development of novel components (e.g. catalysts, cell designs) for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. Her work has resulted in improved performance, reduced cost, and increased lifetime thereby helping to overcome the bottlenecks inherent in the commercialization of fuel cells.
Kandoi has published and presented her work extensively at several prestigious international conferences and journals. She has also taught thermodynamics to undergraduate students to help develop the next generation of engineers.
Shampa.Kandoi@utcpower.com
 Scott Rogers
Scott Rogers, a process/project engineer with CH2M HILL in Spartanburg, South Carolina, works on chemical facilities that are commercially viable, sustainable, and help people across the globe. On a recent project, he served as the multi-discipline design project engineer on a facility expansion for a company whose products include ingredients for fighting infectious diseases, cancer and HIV. On a previous project, Rogers worked on designing various phases of a plant that produces raw material used for applications such as deicing airplanes, cosmetics, and carpet fiber. The unique part of the project was instead of using petroleum-based chemicals as a raw material, this product was made from a renewable resource by fermenting corn syrup.
Rogers holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Clemson University. He has participated in National Engineers Week activities, including speaking at local high schools about the importance of engineers in society, in the hopes of engaging others in a profession he enjoys.
Scott.rogers@ch2m.com
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