Saad Bhamla, assistant professor in Georgia Tech's School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is winner of the 2023 Sigma Xi Young Faculty Award.

The award consists of a certificate, a plaque, and $3,000 to the award recipient.

"I am humbled and deeply grateful to receive this prestigious honor from GT Sigma Xi," Bhamla said. I am particularly thankful to my exceptional team members in the Bhamla Lab, whose creativity, dedication, and tenacity have been instrumental in our ambitious research endeavors. This award is a testament to our collective efforts, and it inspires us to continue pursuing bold and impactful ideas that can make a difference in the world. I am proud to be part of such an outstanding team, and I look forward to continuing our collaborative journey towards scientific excellence.”

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, founded in 1886 at Cornell University, is the honor society of scientists and engineers that recognizes scientific achievement. Its mission is to enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science and engineering, and promote the public’s understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition.

The Georgia Tech Sigma Xi Club was founded in 1946 and installed as a chapter of the national Society of Sigma Xi in 1953. The Georgia Tech Chapter of Sigma Xi currently has over 250 members.