The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering leads research for both traditional chemical and energy industries as well as new areas of application and innovation, such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, and sustainable energy.
Our primary mission is to educate future leaders and innovators through the creation of fundamental knowledge and technologies in the chemical and biomolecular sciences and engineering. We prioritize fostering creativity, nurturing and recognizing excellence, and promoting a collegial and cohesive research and educational environment while emphasizing the value of diversity and inclusivity.
Undergraduate Programs
The department is a vibrant community for our students with a diverse student body and state-of-the-art facilities.
Advincula’s Hire Latest Sign of CBE’s Relationship with ORNL
Rigoberto Advincula has joined the department as UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Advanced and Nanostructured Materials, further strengthening the relationship with ORNL.
Naijia Hao (PhD ’20) received the 2020 Jim and Sändra McKinley Outstanding Graduate Student Award for demonstrating a high degree of effort in the classroom and excellent leadership in the lab.
Associate Professor Steven Abel is teaching students to use mathematical and computational tools to study cell biology in his new first-year seminar, Exploring COVID-19.
