Brett Helms, Scientific Lead of New Pathway Development at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI), has received the 2025 Henry H. Storch Award in Energy Chemistry from the American Chemical Society (ACS).
The annual award recognizes “distinguished contributions to fundamental or engineering energy-related research and development and education that address the world’s energy and chemical challenges.” The award is supported by an endowed fund established by the ACS Division of Energy and Fuels.
Helms’s expertise spans organic and polymer chemistry, from synthesis to applications. His research at JBEI focuses on design and development of bioplastics with enhanced performance and recyclability.