Award for polymer scientist

KOCHI: Dr Alan N Gent, the polymer and rubber scientist, has been selected for the Tan Sri Dr B C Sekhar Gold Medal 2010, instituted by Rubber Asia (rubber industry magazine). Dr Gent presently a research professor at the University of Akron, Ohio, USA, won the award for his contributions to the global rubber industry. The gold medal will be presented by agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan, during the summit & dinner 2011 to be held at Ramada Resort in Kochi on September 3. The highlight of the summit is a day-long international conference.