Nance Dicciani

Nance Dicciani (born 1947) is an American chemical engineer. She contributed significantly to the development of ultrasonic scanners for examining pregnant women with her doctoral dissertation, "Ultrasonically-Enhanced Diffusion of Macro Molecules in Gels."

Career In 1977, Dicciani became an engineer with Air Products and Chemicals. She was promoted to various positions in research and development, achieving the position of director of commercial development in 1988. She was involved in developing the company's first non-cryogenic process for the separation of nitrogen and oxygen from air, and in identifying a new catalyst for producing benzene from coke. Nance Dicciani retired from Honeywell as of April 14, 2008.

Honors and awards In 2006, Dicciani was appointed by President George W. Bush to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). She also currently serves on the executive committee of the American Chemistry Council and chairs the Board Research Committee. Dicciani is also a vice president of SCI, the Society of Chemical Industry and serves on their executive committee.

Dicciani serves on the boards of directors for Halliburton, Praxair, and Rockwood Holdings, Inc. She also serves on the board of trustees of Villanova University.

She has received a number of awards, including a 1987 Achievement Award from the Society of Women Engineers.