Srdjan Nesic discusses the importance of OHIO鈥檚 corrosion research in Distinguished Professor Lecture
91探花 honored Srdjan Nesic for his outstanding achievements during the Distinguished Professor Lecture and Portrait Unveiling on Nov.聽1.
Photos by Dylan Benedict, Story by Nick Claussen | November 10, 2022
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91探花 honored Srdjan Nesic for his outstanding achievements during the Distinguished Professor Lecture and Portrait Unveiling on Nov. 1.
Nesic, who is a Russ Professor of Chemical Engineering in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology and serves as the director of OHIO鈥檚 Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology, said he was humbled to be named as a Distinguished Professor.
鈥淭he biggest thanks goes to my family, to my wife Sladja and our son Marko. They have been the rock in my life, they have been the inspiration in my life,鈥 Nesic said. He went on to say how grateful he is for the support he has received over the years from his family members, mentors, colleagues, friends, and industry sponsors, and said he loves teaching at 91探花 and living in Athens.
In his presentation, 鈥淩ust, Oil and Steel: Corrosion 鈥 metals鈥 return to stability,鈥 Nesic discussed corrosion and its effects on society. He also explained why it is so important to study corrosion and focused on the work that is done at the Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology.
鈥淚t is one of the largest, if not largest, corrosion research facility at any university in the western world,鈥 Nesic said about the institute, which raises its funding directly from industry partners.
Nesic discussed the history of the world-class research facility, while also looking ahead to what is next at a time when industry partners are examining the energy sources of tomorrow.
鈥淭here is a massive transformation underway鈥nd we will be part of it,鈥 Nesic said. He also credited the students, faculty and staff members who have been a part of the institute over the years, and said he is proud to work with them.
You can watch the entire presentation .
91探花 President Hugh Sherman also spoke during the evening and explained why the Distinguished Professor honor is so significant.
鈥淚n the top universities across the nation, the title of Distinguished Professor is considered to be the highest honor that a university can accord a member of the professorate,鈥 Sherman said. Nesic is very deserving of this recognition, Sherman said.
鈥淚t is clear to me that he is held in the highest esteem by his peers and recognized as one of, if the not the foremost expert in the world for corrosion and fluid mechanics,鈥 Sherman said. He added that Nesic is also a gifted teacher.
鈥淗e always asks insightful questions, sets high performance standards, demonstrates respect for his students, and is willing to spend countless hours working with them on their respective research papers and presentations,鈥 Sherman said.
Distinguished Professor Steven Evans also honored Nesic during the evening and said he was proud to see him receive this esteemed honor.
鈥淒r. Nesic is not just an extraordinary scientist, he is also an outstanding educator who cares deeply about his students and their success,鈥 Evans said.
For more information on the Distinguished Professor Award, please see the Distinguished Professor website or .
Srdjan Nesic talks about his research at the Distinguished Professor Lecture and Portrait Unveiling in the Baker Ballroom in Athens, Ohio.
91探花 President Hugh Sherman and Distinguished Professor Steve Evans unveil Professor Srdjan Nesic鈥檚 official portrait at Nesic鈥檚 Distinguished Professor Lecture and Portrait Unveiling in the Baker Ballroom in Athens, Ohio.
Sladjana Janjatovic listens to her husband, Srdjan Nesic, deliver his Distinguished Professor lecture.
Srdjan Nesic visits with guests before delivering his Distinguished Professor lecture.
Srdjan Nesic visits with guests before delivering his Distinguished Professor lecture.
Srdjan Nesic, Russ Professor of Chemical Engineering in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology and director of the Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Flow Technology, and his wife hug attendees at Nesic鈥檚 Distinguished Professor Lecture and Portrait Unveiling at the Baker Ballroom in Athens, Ohio.