Full Circle: A Lifetime of Connection Inspires Gift to Shape the Future
When a very generous check from Dr. Girish and Mrs. Chhaya Bhatt arrived at the AIChE Foundation, it was both a surprise and a reminder of something timeless — the way a relationship built over decades can come full circle.
I have always cherished being an Institute member for over the past five decades,” he shared. “The various technical seminars, short educational courses, technical meetings, and publications have enriched my career in ways that I could not imagine… My wife and I are fortunate to be able to provide the Institute with this modest donation in our retirement. We have little doubt that this contribution will be well utilized.
Dr. Bhatt has been a member of AIChE for over five decades. While his giving history reflected a few modest contributions, his journey with AIChE spans generations of learning, growing, and staying connected to the profession. Throughout his career, AIChE’s technical seminars, educational courses, meetings, and publications enriched his professional growth in ways that stayed with him long after the events ended.
We reached out to thank them for their generosity and to learn more about their connection to AIChE. Dr. Bhatt’s response was both heartfelt and inspiring:
“I have always cherished being an Institute member for over the past five decades,” he shared. “The various technical seminars, short educational courses, technical meetings, and publications have enriched my career in ways that I could not imagine… My wife and I are fortunate to be able to provide the Institute with this modest donation in our retirement. We have little doubt that this contribution will be well utilized.”
Now in retirement, Dr. and Mrs. Bhatt want to give back to ensure that others. With this gift, Dr. and Mrs. Bhatt are helping to open doors for the next generation of chemical engineers, ensuring that students and early-career professionals have access to the same kind of opportunities that shaped Dr. Bhatt’s own career. Their support will help fuel innovation, strengthen safety and ethical practices, and continue the important work of showing the world the impact and value of chemical engineers.
This gift is more than a generous contribution. It represents Dr. Bhatt’s lifelong connection to AIChE and his belief in sustaining the profession for generations to come. It is a legacy — one built on decades of trust, gratitude, and a commitment to ensuring that future chemical engineers have the same access to opportunity that defined his own career.
