AFS Announces FILTCON26 Travel Award Recipients, Showcasing Strong Academic Engagement

AFS is pleased to announce the recipients of the FILTCON26 Travel Awards, recognizing outstanding academic participation and commitment to student engagement.

These awards are presented to professors who submitted abstracts, were selected to present at FILTCON26, and are bringing at least two students to participate in the Student Poster Competition. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 award in support of their efforts to advance student involvement in the filtration and separations field.

2026 Travel Award Recipients:

• Godwin Severa, University of Hawaii at Manoa
  Supporting 3 student posters: Cecilia Abella, Catarina Bejarano, Komal Yadav
• Dibakar Bhattacharyya, University of Kentucky Supporting 6 student posters: Mattie Brock, Rabindra Dubadi, Evan Hatakeyama, Akash Sivakumar, Tonya Morgan, Subrajit Bosu, Sam Thompson, Muhammad Yousaf, Isabel Escobar, Nirupam Aich, Anika Azme
• Sadhan Jana, University of Akron
  Supporting 4 student posters: Brandon McReynolds, Abdul Baghirov, Moni Mahesh Ghosh, Peyton Curtis

AFS extends its sincere appreciation to these professors and their institutions for their leadership in mentoring the next generation of professionals. We also recognize the students who will be presenting their work alongside peers from universities around the world.

The FILTCON26 Student Poster Competition continues to be one of the most dynamic and energizing components of FILTCON, offering a platform for emerging talent to share research, engage with industry leaders, and build meaningful connections within the community.

As FILTCON26 approaches, AFS looks forward to showcasing this impressive body of academic work and encourages continued participation in future years.