ChE Seminar Series Presents: Rebecca Carrier, Ph.D. Professor & Associate Chair of Research, Department of Chemical Engineering Affiliated Faculty, Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA “Engineering the intestinal and retinal microenvironments” Abstract: The Advanced Drug Delivery Lab conducts research in regenerative medicine, with a focus on intestinal and retinal tissue engineering, and in oral drug delivery, […]

ChE Seminar Series Presents: Benjamin M. Woolston, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston , MA “Engineering Bacteria to Solve Problems in Renewable Chemical Production and Human Health” Abstract: The synthetic biology revolution has given us the ability to genetically reprogram microbes to serve a wide variety of purposes – from miniscule […]

Joshua Gallaway, Ph.D. DiPietro Assistant Professor Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA “Next Generation for the Grid” Abstract: In our lab, we study mechanisms within complex electrochemical systems. Practical electrochemical systems such as batteries, sensors, and fuel cells are often complex, involving engineered high surface area electrodes, starved electrolyte conditions, phase transformations, and […]

Richard West, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA “Detailed Kinetic Modeling: using computers to predict complex systems of chemical reactions” Abstract: The primary focus of our research is the development of detailed microkinetic models for complex reacting systems, like combustion, heterogeneous catalysis, and bio-fuel processing. Our approach is to automate […]

ChE Seminar Series Presents: A-Andrew D. Jones, III Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering Affiliate Faculty, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University, Boston, MA “Environmental Interactions with the Human and Engineered Structures” Abstract: In the Systems for Engaging the Environment Lab we study “series of tubes”.  From the antimicrobial resistance crises that […]

ChE Seminar Series Presents: Steve Lustig Associate Professor & Associate Chair of Research, Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA Abstract: Not available at this time Bio: Steve Lustig is an Associate Professor for the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University. He earned a BS in Chemical Engineering with Distinction from the University […]

ChE Seminar Series Presents:   Debra Auguste, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering Northeastern University, Boston, MA “Engineering targeted therapeutics for breast cancer” Abstract: Cells sense changes in their environment and respond by altering their gene expression.  My lab investigates how cells manipulate membrane proteins, which has profound effects on disease progression. Cells orchestrate the […]

ChE Seminar Series Presents: Sara Hashmi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering Northeastern University, Boston, MA Abstract/Bio: Information not available at this time Please email Alyssa Ramsey at a.ramsey@northeastern.edu for the link to the seminar.

ChE Seminar Series Presents:   Abigail N. Koppes, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering Affiliate in Biology and Bioengineering “Engineered Models of the Enteric-Gut-Axis” Abstract: The gut-brain-axis is a complex bi-directional communication pathway between the gastrointestinal tract, the enteric nervous system (ENS), and the central nervous system (CNS) that is implicated in not only […]

ChE Seminar Series Presents: Laura H. Lewis, Ph.D. Distinguished University and Cabot Professor,  Chemical Engineering Distinguished University and Cabot Professor,  Mechanical and Industrial Engineering “Magic or Magnetics? Novel Materials for Energy Transfer” Abstract: Magnetic materials permit the wireless interconversion of electrical, mechanical and, increasingly, thermal energies to benefit an enormous breadth of technologies including sustainable […]