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Mar 18, 2025
ChE PhD Student’s Research Featured on Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics Cover
Colin Gallagher, PhD’27, chemical engineering, co-authored a paper with ChE Assistant Professor Qing Zhao titled “Graphene-Based Single-Atom Catalysts for Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction: Unraveling the Roles of Metals and Dopants in Tuning Activity,” which was featured as the cover art of Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics.
Mar 06, 2025
Neural Stem Cell Research Discovery Could Counteract Brain Aging
ChE Professor and Chair Rebecca Willits’ research on “Mechanotransductive N-Cadherin Binding Induces Differentiation in Human Neural Stem Cells” was published in Mechanobiology in Medicine. The research discovered that a protein in the human brain could potentially be used to grow new neurons in the lab and enhance brain processes affected by aging or neurodegenerative diseases.
Mar 03, 2025
ChE PhD Student Receives 2025 AHA Predoctoral Fellowship
Selina Banerjee, PhD’26, chemical engineering, won an American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship for her neurovascular organ chip project.
Feb 28, 2025
7th Annual College of Engineering PhD Research Expo
Over 80 research posters were presented at the seventh annual College of Engineering PhD Research Expo, showing the remarkable work of engineering PhD students. Six students in two categories were recognized with awards.
Feb 25, 2025
Are There Rare Earth Minerals in Ukraine?
Laura Lewis, university distinguished and Cabot professor of ChE and MIE, who studies critical minerals and their applications, discusses a deal that would give the U.S. a share of Ukraine’s critical raw minerals.
Feb 25, 2025
Young Alumni Impact Award Winners Share Their Career Journeys
As part of Engineers Week, Gregory Abowd, dean of the College of Engineering, presented the college’s inaugural Young Alumni Impact Awards to six recent graduates who are transforming industries and inspiring the next generation. The award recipients shared their career journeys and how they turned their experiential education into impactful careers. View the video recap and photo gallery.
Feb 20, 2025
Lustig Named Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors
ChE Associate Professor Steve Lustig was selected as a National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Senior Member, a prestigious honor recognizing active faculty, scientists, and administrators from NAI Member Institutions who have demonstrated remarkable innovation-producing technologies that have made or aspire to make an impact on society’s welfare.
Feb 11, 2025
Ebong and Bajpayee Receive Prestigious PECASE Award
ChE/BioE Associate Professor Eno Ebong and BioE Associate Professor Ambika Bajpayee were awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the federal government to outstanding early career scientists.