The Herbert J. Dutton Award of the AOCS Analytical Division recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the analysis of fats, oils and related products.
This award commemorates Hebert Dutton’s meritorious and long-term contributions to lipid research, with one of his most important contributions being in glyceride structure. Herbert Dutton was the first recipient to receive the award in 1993.
What does the recipient receive?
- Plaque
- US $1,000 honorarium
- Up to a US $1,000 travel allowance
- Complimentary Analytical Division meal ticket
- Opportunity to present an award lecture at the AOCS Annual Meeting
Who is eligible?
- Scientists who have made significant contributions to the analysis of fats, oils and related products which are reflected in current analytical methodologies
- The scientists’ research must have resulted in major advances in the understanding of processes utilized in the fats and oils industry
- Division and/or AOCS membership is not required, but preference is given to members
How do I nominate someone?
Login to the Awards Portal to submit the following nomination materials and answer two questions about the nominee.
- Letter of nomination describing the candidate’s research and service in the fields of fats, oils and related materials
- At least three letters of support from individuals familiar with the candidate’s accomplishments
- Curriculum Vitae which includes a full list of publications and patents
Most Recent Recipient
Dr. Fang Wei is a Professor in Mass Spectrometry for Lipidomics Analysis and Chief of the Oil Quality and Nutrition Innovation Group at the Oil Crops Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS). With a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Wuhan University (2007), she has dedicated her career to advancing lipidomics technologies and their applications in food science, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Wei’s research focuses on developing high-throughput, high-sensitivity analytical methods for lipid profiling, including innovative workflows for structural elucidation and quantification of complex lipid molecules. Her work has led to breakthroughs in green extraction protocols, triacylglycerol isomer resolution, and trace-level lipid mediator detection, with applications spanning oilseed quality improvement, nutritional health, and single-cell lipidomics. Her methods have been adopted by over 50 enterprises and institutions globally, including DSM-firmenich, COFCO, and Wilmar.