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Research Areas

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering offers research programs in nearly every aspect of the field. Choose the path that’s right for you.

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Biofuels and Energy Technologies

Collaborative research to find alternatives to petroleum-based fuels.

Biomolecular Engineering and Biotechnology

Focused inquiry on functional biomolecules, analysis of biochemical pathways and systems biology.

Catalysts, Kinetics and Electrochemical Engineering

Research into reaction mechanisms and kinetics.

Complex Fluids and Microfluidics

Study of new methods for liquid and particle manipulation.

Computational Science and Engineering

Focused on nanostructured materials, biology and energy.

Environmental and Green Engineering

Study of how green chemistry affects the environment.

Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Focused on a wide array of applications for nanoparticles and nanomaterials.

Polymer Science

Researching polymer behavior, primarily synthetic polymers such as plastics and elastomers.


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