{"id":26353,"date":"2022-04-25T17:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T21:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/?p=26353"},"modified":"2024-04-18T16:33:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T20:33:43","slug":"prashant-prabhu-77-79-wins-distinguished-global-alumni-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/04\/prashant-prabhu-77-79-wins-distinguished-global-alumni-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Prashant Prabhu ’77, ’79 Wins Distinguished Global Alumni Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
Since his time as a student at NC State, Dr. Prashant Prabhu has used his education from the Wilson College of Textiles to distinguish himself within his field and beyond. His outstanding professional and globally significant achievements truly epitomize NC State\u2019s \u2018Think and Do\u2019 mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On April 20, he was named the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Global Alumni Award<\/a> by NC State\u2019s Office of Global Engagement. The award recognizes Prabhu\u2019s esteemed contributions to his alma mater, success within the sustainable mobility industry and impact on the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am deeply grateful to NC State first for providing the ideal platform for the cultural education of an international graduate student,\u201d Prabhu, who was born in Bombay, India, says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSecondly, for the educational experience which has enabled my professional career. Finally, for the coincidental geographical proximity between my retirement home in South Carolina, which makes it easy to visit and relive happy memories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n After acquiring his bachelor\u2019s degree in chemistry from St. Xavier\u2019s College in Mumbai, India, Prabhu searched extensively for the ideal institution to continue his education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He found that tailor-made fit in Raleigh, North Carolina at the Wilson College of Textiles, where he leveraged his textile chemistry background while also exploring the college\u2019s polymers program. In 1977, he earned a master of science degree in textile chemistry<\/a> and then went on to earn his Ph.D. in fiber and polymer science<\/a> in 1979. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLeading in polymer science and sustainable mobility research<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n