WASHINGTON, D.C.— The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the pending induction of Akihiko Kondo, Ph.D., Professor, Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, to its College of Fellows. Dr. Kondo was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows For outstanding contribution to the development of microbial celluar factories for sustainable biorefining.