Category Archives: News
Akpa’s NSF Grant Blends Investigation, Innovation, and Inspiration
One year into a $1.4 million NSF grant, Belinda Akpa and Jennifer Richards are proving that transdisciplinary research and impactful outreach are a perfect pair.
What’s It Made Of? Advincula’s 3D-Printing Lab Maintains Material Focus
Rigoberto Advincula’s new 3D printing lab focuses on the polymers used in the printing: How do these materials work together?
Danquah Recognized with Excellence in Chemical Engineering Award
Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Michael Danquah, was awarded the 2023 Joseph N. Cannon Award for Excellence in Chemical Engineering.
Mokhtarnejad Recognized at EURēCA
Chemical engineering grad student Mahshid Mokhtarnejad won the Graduate Research Mentor Award at the Faculty Research Mentor Award recognition session at EURëCA.
CBE Undergrad Shines at EURēCA
Chemical engineering junior Mariana Milano-Benitez won the third place research award among TCE students at EURëCA.
Trinh Lab’s New Yeast Strain Upcycles Stubborn Plastics
Professor Trinh has helped develop a yeast strain that can upcycle polyolefin plastic, a major pollutant, into useful biochemicals and biodegradable plastics.
Lifelong Volunteer Elected AIChE Fellow
UT alum Mark Cox (‘89) has been elected an AIChE Fellow in recognition of his professional achievements and selfless generosity to young chemical engineers.
Ragauskas Publication Selected as a 2023 Green Chemistry Hot Article
Arthur Ragauskas’ research publication addressing one of the most urgent challenges in biorefining, has been selected as a 2023 Green Chemistry Hot Article.
Khomami Honored with Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Bamin Khomami is being honored with a 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Bryant Earns Fellowship with Doctoral Project
PhD candidate Nathan Bryant’s research earned him a fellowship with the National Research Council Research Associate Program.