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Sengers, Jan V.

Sengers, Jan V.

Distinguished University Professor Emeritus
Research Professor
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
2117 IPST Building

EDUCATION

Ph.D., University of Amsterdam, 1962

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Fellow, AAAS
  • Fellow, AIChE
  • Fellow, APS
  • Fellow, ASME
  • Fellow, IAPWS
  • Fellow, World Innovation Foundation
  • Fellow, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
  • Correspondent, Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences
  • A. James Clark School of Engineering Faculty and Staff Outstanding Commitment Award
  • University of Maryland Distinguished International Service Award

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Chemical Society
  • American Institute of Chemical Engineers
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • American Physical Society
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • Belgian Physical Society
  • Dutch Physical Society
  • European Physical Society
  • Golden Key National Honor Society
  • International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam
  • International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
  • Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
  • Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences
  • Sigma Xi
  • University of Maryland Link of the Order of the Engineer
  • World Innovation Foundation

Recognizing Investments in Our Student Success

The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering unveils donor wall on April 8, 2026.

UMD Alums Named Master Pilots by FAA

The three former students ran UMD’s flying club in the 1970s and have remained active pilots ever since.

The Clark School Celebrates LGBTQ+ Engineers

At Maryland Engineering, we celebrate the array of experiences, stories, and contributions among our community of innovators.

New Tool Predicts Rogue Waves Up to Five Minutes in Advance

Workers on offshore platforms and ship crews could gain valuable time to prepare.

New Research Showcased at TRB

Transportation safety, impact of telecommuting among topics covered by UMD experts.

BIOE, IBBR Researchers Develop Electrogenetic Device for Activating Gene Expression via Electrodes

System holds promise for study of biological systems, biosensors and bio-hybrid devices.

UMD Students Head to SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition Design Weekend

UMD led team aims to build cutting edge prototype for the next generation of transportation.

Anisimov Wins Yeram S. Touloukian Award

Professor recognized by ASME for work in thermophysics.

Scholarship, Friendship and Gratitude

Bequest of alumna Frances Balfour (Ph.D. '82) creates new endowed chair.

UMD Freshmen Take Second Place in Global "Code Wars"

Computer Engineering freshmen compete with students from top universities around the world to solve programming problem.

International Association Adopts Guideline Authored by ChBE Alumna, Faculty

Fuentevilla refines equations defining critical parameters of aqueous salt solutions.

Radermacher to Receive Distinguished International Service Award

Mechanical engineering professor honored for contributions to international institutional programs.

Anisimov Celebrated at International Symposium

Event held in honor of professor's 70th birthday, distinguished career in thermodynamics.

Sengers Helps Revamp Water Research Standards

International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam adopted new standards in January 2012.

Outstanding Commitment Honors Awarded

Ceremony recognizes extraordinary contributions to the Clark School by faculty, staff members.

Sengers to Receive International Service Award

Professor recognized for contributions to UMD's international programs.

Greer to Lead at Historic Women's College

ChBE professor named provost and dean for faculty at Mills College.

Clark School Accomplishments Spring 2002

A list of Clark school accomplishments for Spring 2002

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