BASF scientists receive awards from the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
WYANDOTTE, MI, October 16, 2020 – Dr. Mahmud Hussain and Dr. Zhongliang Zhu of BASF were honored by the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) for their professional and technical contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Hussain joined BASF in 2017 and is a Senior Scientist in the Amphilphilic Systems Research group based in Wyandotte, Michigan, where he leads a team of associate scientists and technicians. He received the Technical/Research/Business Achievement Award that honors individuals who contribute to the development of a product that is a substantial achievement in the field.
“During the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. faced a critical shortage of hand sanitizer. In just four days during the crisis, Dr. Hussain and his team developed HandClasp®, a high-quality FDA approved hand sanitizer BASF donated to local hospitals and various states,” said Benedikt Raether, Vice President, Amphiphilic Systems Research at BASF.
Zhu joined BASF’s North America Coatings division in 2016 and is a Senior Scientist based in Southfield, Michigan supporting both Research & Development and manufacturing activities in automotive coatings. He received the Professional Achievement Award for his significant discoveries, important advances and leadership of large initiatives.
“Dr. Zhu has contributed tremendously to our technological advancements by designing and developing unique materials used in BASF products,” said Medha Patel, Information Systems Project Coordinator at BASF.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 18,800 employees in North America and had sales of $18.4 billion in 2019. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 117,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €59 billion in 2019. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.
