Ayman and Lana Allian Scholarship

This scholarship was established through the generosity of Dr. Ayman Allian (BS 00, MS 01) and his wife, Lana. A two-time University of Illinois chemical engineering alumnus who later earned his doctorate from the National University of Singapore, Allian has built a distinguished career in the pharmaceutical industry, holding research and leadership roles at AbbVie, Amgen, and Eli Lilly and Company. He currently serves as Senior Director of Engineering within Lilly’s Small Molecule Design & Development organization. Recognized with the American Chemical Society’s 2024 Heroes of Chemistry Award for contributions to the development of Rinvoq®, he remains committed to advancing pharmaceutical manufacturing, process safety, and the mentorship of future engineers.

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