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Nov 16

New program prepares students for the pharmaceutical industry

The new Master's in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering program provides students with a unique, cross-disciplinary education in both engineering and biology to help them succeed in the pharmaceutical industry.

Sep 23

Virtual ChEGSA Symposium open to all

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic requiring many on-campus events to go remote, this year's ChEGSA Symposium is prepared for a new change.

Sep 11

ChemE outreach takes new forms

Now more than ever, it’s important to bring a diversity of young minds to chemical engineering to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow. That’s why ChemE remains committed to reaching out into the community to spark young minds of all backgrounds through a number of outreach programs.

Aug 13

Nanoparticles to immunize plants against heat stress Opens in new window

Greg Lowry and Bob Tilton have created a new type of nanoparticle that may be able to immunize plants against harsh environmental conditions and pathogens.

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Aug 07

Discovery of naturally chiral surfaces for safer pharmaceuticals Opens in new window

Nisha Shukla and Andrew Gellman have developed a number of new, easier methods for making naturally chiral metal surfaces.

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Jul 31

Fall semester brings innovative courses to ChemE

From hybrid teaching models to remote-controlled lab equipment to student mentoring programs, ChemE is ready to provide students with a safe and enriching educational experience this Fall.

Jul 17

Engineering ways to keep doctors safe from COVID-19 Opens in new window

When Allegheny Health Network and Magee Plastics needed help perfecting their simple intubation boxes, they turned to Carnegie Mellon engineers Ryan Sullivan and Coty Jen.

May 14

Researchers discover rapid mechanism for atmospheric particle formation

An international team of researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows atmospheric particles to very rapidly form under certain conditions. The research, published in Nature, could aid efforts to model climate change and reduce particle pollution in cities.

May 13

AI helps researchers up-cycle waste carbon

A collaboration between CMU ChemE and the University of Toronto has produced a record-setting catalyst for CO2-to-ethylene conversion.

May 07

Prescribed burns may introduce new atmospheric toxins Opens in new window

Prescribed burns are an effective method for managing forests and controlling wildfires. But burning such a large amount of built-up fuel can significantly impact regional air quality.

Apr 23

Zack Ulissi receives 3M award

Zack Ulissi has received a 3M Non-tenured Faculty Award, which recognizes outstanding young faculty who excel in STEM research, academic leadership, and experience.

Apr 08

ChemE donates equipment to battle COVID-19

The Department of Chemical Engineering pulled together to donate personal protective equipment, including gloves, masks and disposable gowns, to local health care workers to help battle COVID-19. In addition to this PPE, the department also donated viral RNA isolation kits, which are essential in testing patients for the virus.

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Mar 09

Safety top of mind for Baranowski Opens in new window

As an integral member of the “Rethink the Rink” team, Joanna Baranowski is working to make hockey safer.

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Feb 21

Engineering the face of cosmetics

When cosmetics companies are looking for world-class chemists and chemical engineers for formulating cosmetics, they turn to Carnegie Mellon’s Colloids, Polymers and Surfaces (CPS) program.

Feb 13

Alum creates endowed fund to support complex fluids research

Chemical engineering alumnus Prasad Setty (E ‘1994) and his wife Shoma recently made a $100,000 gift to the Department of Chemical Engineering to create an endowed fund in support of research in complex fluid interfacial phenomena.

Feb 07

Robinson named to National Academies study committee

Department Head Anne Skaja Robinson has been named to a committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Board on Chemical Science and Technology that will study the challenges and opportunities of chemical engineering in the 21st century.

Jan 23

Alumna Named American Nuclear Society President

Chemical Engineering alumna (’83) and Vice President of Exelon Generation Marilyn C. Kray has been named President of the American Nuclear Society, the country’s foremost organization committed to the development of nuclear technologies.

Jan 13

Evolution in the air Opens in new window

Two new studies show how aerosol optical tweezing can allow scientists to scrutinize the components of the atmosphere with new precision.

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Dolisca wins National GEM Consortium poster award

BME Ph.D. student Anghea Dolisca won 1st place in the Technical Poster Session at the National GEM Consortium 2025 Annual Conference. Dolisca, who works with ChemE/BME's Tagbo Niepa, presented "When Quantum Materials Meet Reality: Surviving the Harsh World of Applications."

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Grossmann delivers Shell Lecture at Rice University

ChemE’s Ignacio Grossmann was a featured speaker in the Shell Lecture Series at Rice University. He gave an overview of modeling and computational challenges in approaches to optimizing industrial plants and supply chains.

Mexican Society of Operations Research

Grossmann addresses Mexican Society of Operations Research

ChemE’s Ignacio Grossmann gave a plenary talk at the 2025 Congress of the Mexican Society of Operations Research in Leon, Mexico on the role of optimization techniques on digital supply chains.

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Biegler ranked on ScholarGPS

ChemE’s Lorenz Biegler was ranked #1 in process optimization for 2024 on ScholarGPS.

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