Brenton S. Halsey Distinguished Visiting Professorship in Chemical Engineering

The Brenton S. Halsey Distinguished Visiting Professor in Chemical Engineering is an individual of broad and practical experience making an impact on the education, scholarship and professional development of students at the University of Virginia School of Engineering.

The Halsey Professor has principal responsibility for a limited-enrollment, School-wide, senior-level course that focuses on themes of human values and practices in technical business and industry. It is to complement the current educational programs and personal growth experiences of professional-level engineering students.

This annual appointment is made by the University Board of Visitors and is endowed by a generous grant from the James River Corporation in honor of one of its founders upon his retirement.

Previous Halsey Professors

  • 2024 Fall: Dr. Blair Okita UVA PROFILE
  • 2024 Spring: Dr. Jean Tom LINKEDIN
  • 2023 Fall: Dr. Blair Okita UVA PROFILE
  • 2023 Spring: Pat Kelly MBA LINKEDIN
  • 2022 Dr. Jim Sonnett  LINKEDIN
  • 2021 Walter C. Crenshaw  
  • 2020 Pam Faggert   LINKEDIN
  • 2019 Ron Unnerstall | UVA PROFILE 
  • 2018 Dr. Catherine T. “Katie” Hunt  LINKEDIN
  • 2017 Dr. Catherine T. “Katie” Hunt  LINKEDIN
  • 2016 Jeanne E. Stahl | LINKEDIN
  • 2015 Dr. Ross Thomas
  • 2014 Jeffrey Harding
  • 2013 Dr. Ross Thomas
  • 2012 Dr. Michael King | UVA PROFILE
  • 2011 John R. Irwin
  • 2010 Wendy Yarno | LINKEDIN
  • 2009 William F. Hall III
  • 2008 Dr. Michael King | UVA PROFILE
  • 2007 Dr. Helmut Porkert
  • 2006 Robert Gadomski
  • 2005 James Ferris
  • 2004 Dr. Ramon Espino
  • 2003 Glenn Taylor
  • 2002 Alan R. Hirsig
  • 2001 Dr. Ramon Espino
  • 2000 Vincent Russo
  • 1999 Dr. J. Dieter Stein
  • 1998 David Ashcraft
  • 1997 Bob Moore
  • 1996 Jim Trice Jr.
  • 1995 Nick Prater