Amir H. Hoveyda, Boston College (IMAGE) Boston College Caption Boston College Professor of Chemistry Amir Hoveyda has been awarded the Eni Award for New Frontiers in Hydrocarbons for his groundbreaking development of innovative catalysts that support researchers in multiple fields. Dubbed the 'Nobel Prize for Energy,' the Eni Awards recognize the world's elite researchers in the fields of energy and sustainable chemistry and are awarded by the Italian energy conglomerate Eni SpA Credit Lee Pellegrini/Boston College Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.