Oct 03
Undergraduate student-athlete Krystal Xiao-Rao is the first recipient of the Waters University Pathway Program internship, scholarship, and mentorship.
Oct 01
After a campus visit from the director of the National Energy Technology Lab (NETL), chemical engineering faculty reflect on the history and evolution of research collaborations.
Sep 27
Researchers derived a mathematical model to predict the microscopic structure that particle suspensions will form in systems ranging from electrolyte solutions to E. coli bacteria.
Sep 25
Materials science and engineering and chemical engineering faculty will collaborate on projects supported by the Naval Nuclear Laboratory to create additively manufactured structural alloys that can sustain extreme environments.
Sep 18
An independent project with Procter & Gamble led to a job for Ashlesha Tiple (‘22). She uses process systems engineering to make manufacturing processes more sustainable.
Sep 13
Inspired by a product development approach used in the automotive industry, researchers propose an optimization-based approach to transform the chemical process industry and meet climate change goals.
Sep 04
In Oklahoma, the Jen Lab attached an instrument they designed and built to a tethered balloon, measuring sulfuric acid in the atmosphere.
Aug 27
To become an expert in mortgage-backed securities, Vipul Jain (‘99) followed a process he learned at Carnegie Mellon.
Aug 22
Researchers developed an ML framework to identify a more stable catalyst for water splitting.
Aug 07
During his summer research internship at a top-ranked cancer center, undergraduate Bilal Chaudhry is drawing from his engineering courses and his research with Professor Jim Schneider.
Aug 02
Stephanie Brandford (‘92) used her chemical engineering degree to launch herself into the field of process validation. Now, she has her own start-up, Brayearst Validation Consulting.
Aug 01
The College of Engineering congratulates Eni Halilaj, Coty Jen, and George Okeyo, the 2024 recipients of the Engineering Dean's Early Career Fellowships.
Jul 25
Engineering professor Nisha Shukla set a strong example for alumnus Nathan Khosla who is grateful for the lessons and their lasting friendship.
Whether taking aerial photographs with a drone, inline skating the Berlin marathon, or experimenting in the catalysis and surface science lab, Ph.D. student Robert Burnley finds moments of beauty.
Jul 18
With a faster, reliable, and open-source mathematical framework for simulating and optimizing dynamic catalysis, researchers design the ideal waves for high catalyst activity.
Jul 10
In John Kitchin’s research group and now at an autonomous flight startup, Dennis Loevlie (‘21) applies concepts from both chemical engineering and computer science.
Jul 03
As an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering, Justin Lam was able to design his own major track inspired by his passion for helping aging populations, which he called geriatric engineering.
Jul 02
At the Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Ignacio Grossmann is teaching a graduate course, giving seminars, and collaborating with faculty on research problems related to energy systems.
Jun 27
In August 2024, the Department of Chemical Engineering will welcome Alexandra Newby as an assistant teaching professor.
Jun 25
In the lab and in the field, Coty Jen is studying marine phytoplankton emissions and their impact on atmospheric chemistry.
Jun 20
Through Buggy and the DEI Student Advisory Committee, ChemE and viola performance major Eleanor David is helping other students connect with mentors like those who have supported her.
Jun 17
Cristiana Lara (’19) is optimizing Amazon’s transport network infrastructure. Her work was recognized with the INFORMS Early Career Practitioner Award.
Jun 13
Six students and alumni from the College of Engineering will research and study abroad on Fulbright program scholarships.
Jun 11
After working in industry, Ian Martin decided to get a Ph.D. for the sake of learning. Recognized as an outstanding teaching assistant, he’s committed to helping younger students learn, too.
Jun 06
Gabe Gomes is a member of two multidisciplinary teams awarded funding for high-risk, high-reward projects.
Jun 03
In fall 2025, the Department of Chemical Engineering will welcome Evan Walter Clark Spotte-Smith as an assistant professor.
May 31
Ignacio Grossmann will deliver the 76th annual John M. Prausnitz AIChE Institute Lecture in October.
May 28
The Ken Meyer Doctoral Research Award recognized Leran (Lynn) Mao’s (‘23) work to produce valuable materials, like antibodies for vaccines, from cells. She is now a senior scientist at AstraZeneca.
May 23
Sreekanth Rajagopalan (‘18) started working with Dow as a Ph.D. student and continued after graduation. He has been recognized as one of 35 Under 35 from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
May 21
In August 2025, the Department of Chemical Engineering will welcome Aisulu Aitbekova as an assistant professor.
May 17
As concerts chair on Activities Board, senior Claire Su loves sharing the experience of live music with other students.
May 16
Engineering undergraduate students had a wonderful showing at Meeting of the Minds, displaying posters, giving presentations, and demonstrating projects they have worked on this past academic year.
May 06
Akhil Nair, Yufeng Qian, Anchit Singhal, and Ananya Srivastava draw on their experiences starting industry jobs and doctoral programs to offer advice to current students and new graduates.
May 01
Aaron Garrison, Charlotte Lee, Dante Mancini, and Alayna Mikush share highlights from the year since they graduated and advice for new graduates.
Apr 29
The relaunched Center for Faculty Success will provide professional development, training, and leadership opportunities that empower faculty to succeed throughout their academic careers.
Apr 24
Sebastián L. Vega’s (’06) fascination with applying chemical engineering principles in the context of the human body started in a class taught by Bob Tilton and continues in his own research lab.
Apr 17
Carnegie Mellon University has awarded professorships to five exceptional faculty members in the College of Engineering.
Apr 16
In August 2024, the Department of Chemical Engineering will welcome Derin Sevenler as an assistant professor.
Apr 15
On April 11, distinguished guests from across the university and alumni communities, gathered in Scaife Hall to honor eight individuals whose leadership, creativity, and volunteerism underscore what can be achieved with an engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
Apr 11
Undergraduate Justin Croyle chose chemical engineering for its wide range of applications. From ChemE Cube, to Science Olympiad, to Lubrizol, what he’s doing will actively help people down the line.
Apr 01
Tagbo Niepa presented at symposia in Colombia and Morocco to facilitate international collaboration and apply innovations from his lab to global health challenges in different contexts.
Mar 26
Through the Fulbright program, master’s student Victor Soria is preparing to serve as a policy liaison between the US and Europe, with a focus on sustainable aviation fuels.
Mar 20
Coty Jen received a grant to commercialize a smaller and less expensive instrument that will enable the research community to start monitoring urban sulfuric acid concentrations more widely.
Mar 14
Undergraduate Aleksa Petric applies his technical, leadership, and interpersonal skills as a supplemental instruction leader for core courses and at Procter & Gamble.
Mar 08
Researchers identify lipid nanoparticles that safely deliver mRNA to the placenta and non-reproductive organs during pregnancy without harming the fetus.
Feb 27
In the search for new materials, Ph.D. student Robert MacKnight is motivated by the potential of AI to accelerate the daily tasks of research and, ultimately, the process of molecular discovery.
Feb 26
A new space dedicated to stewarding community, fostering connection, and hosting programming focused on DEI across the College of Engineering has opened in the A-level of ANSYS Hall.
Feb 19
A cross-country research collaboration that Aaron Garrison (‘23) led as an undergraduate has published its findings.
Feb 08
Fourteen chemical engineering graduate students were recently awarded fellowships through the department and the College of Engineering.
Jan 31
With a multifunction workspace, lounge area, meeting room, and quiet study room, the ChemE undergraduate flexible learning space serves educational, social, and community needs.
Jan 12
Chemical Engineering’s Ana Inés Torres was awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER award for her research in circular economies.
Jan 08
In a keynote at the AIChE annual meeting, John Kitchin illustrated what is possible when we think broadly about data science and machine learning.
