Continental Who's Who

Lisa M. Onishi, PhD

Lisa M. Onishi, Ph.D., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Achiever in the field of Semi-Conductor and Manufacturing at Senior Process Engineer/ Chemical Engineer at Intel.

Intel makes amazing experiences possible for business and society by promising 5G connectivity and harnessing the aptitude of the online storage, ubiquity of the Internet, memory storage, and program solutions. They have been recognized as one of the best global brands, recognized by Interbrand, Milward Brown, Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies, Forbes, and more. They offer an extensive line of products, including systems and devices, as well as a full spectrum of solutions. Dr. Onishi has worked at Intel since 2010.

Dr. Onishi’s career began at UTC Fuel Cells in South Windsor, CT. During this time, she developed fuel cells for automotive application and served as a United Way committee member. After two decades of conducting engineering, research, and development, she resolved Schroeder’s Paradox, a 104-year-old thermodynamic paradox. She contributed several articles on Schroeder’s Paradox and thermodynamic chemical modeling, publishing her work in prominent journals, such as the Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, and Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics.

In search of an applicable form of science, Dr. Onishi sought a career in engineering. She was passionate about chemistry and liked that her work could impact the world and solve complex problems. She has gained significant experience with semiconductor, fuel cells, and alternative energy. When looking for inspiration, she looks at the work of Leonardo Di Vinci, who was an amazing inventor, engineer, and artist. She enjoys seeing new chemical engineers succeed, advising them to follow their passions because, “Passion will give you energy, intensity, and endurance.

“ To prepare for her career, Dr. Onishi received a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering at the University of Washington in 2000. She later attended the University of California Berkeley, where she received a Doctorate of Philosophy in chemical engineering in 2009.

A testament to her success, Dr. Onishi has won the following awards: Achievement Award by UTC Fuel Cells, Most Popular Poster Presentation Award from the Gordon Research Conference, Golden Key International Honor Society Award, Logic Technology Development Divisional Awards from Intel, and Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who. She has been profiled by Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, Who’s Who the World, and Who’s Who of American Women.

When she is not working, Dr. Onishi enjoys dancing, throwing dinner parties, and being active outside. She is involved with the Women at Intel Network and Operation Bootstrap Africa, where she sponsors the educational pursuits of two females in Tanzania.

For more information, please visit www.drlisamonishi.com.