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ABOUT EDWARD L. PAUL
Edward L. Paul graduated in 1952 from UVA with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering and the Navy ROTC program. After his Navy service, he received his M.S.E. from Princeton University and Ph.D. from New York University. He joined Merck Research Labs in Rahway, New Jersey, remaining at Merck for 40 years until his
retirement as executive director, chemical engineering research and development, in 1994. In 1995, he was recognized with UVA Engineering’s Distinguished Achievement Award. We are thankful for Ed’s contributions to the chemical engineering profession, the pharmaceutical industry and his impact on human health.
In 2016, the Department of Chemical Engineering established the Edward L. Paul Lecture to create opportunities to connect our faculty with industry leaders. Ed passed away in 2020. To honor his legacy, Michael L. King created the Edward and Lois Paul Excellence in Music Award to recognize an outstanding chemical engineering undergraduate who also has a love of music, as Ed was as passionate about music as he was chemical engineering.
ABOUT DR. TABORA
Mr. Tabora earned his Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, both in Chemical Engineering. He began his career at Merck Research Laboratories before transitioning to Eli Lilly, eventually joining the Chemical Process Development team at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS).
With a focus on small molecule pharmaceutical development, Mr. Tabora has specialized in mathematical modeling and data visualization analysis. In addition to his industry work, he serves as an adjunct professor at Manhattan College and Stevens Institute of Technology. Mr. Tabora is a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and a member of the National Academy of Engineering.