ACS National Awards

Alissa is the Ronald and Valerie Sugar Dean of the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering. She was honored by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for her pioneering chemistry research addressing climate change, carbon capture, and sustainable energy utilization, alongside her leadership and mentoring in the scientific community. National Awards for 2026 honored top chemical scientists, featuring Dr. Jennifer A. Doudna as the Priestley Medalist. The hybrid awards ceremony and banquet took place on March 24, 2026, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis during ACS Spring 2026 in Atlanta, GA.