Akhlesh Lakhtakia, the Charles Godfrey Binder professor of engineering science and mechanics, was honored by the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, on March 6, 2007 as one of its four Distinguished Alumni selected for 2007, in recognition of his distinguished services to the university and the community.

A film commemorating the event was produced by the University of Utah. The film includes an interview with Professor Lakhtakia as well as reflective comments about Dr. Lakhtakia's career by ESM faculty.