Category Archives: CBE Update
Students Gain Valuable Food Research Experience in New Zealand
Nikki Johnson knew she wanted to pursue a career involving chemical engineering, but she wasn’t sure what area would fit […]
Advincula Leads Project on Self-Driving Labs of the Future
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair Rigoberto Advincula is leading a $3 million project centered on self-driving labs and recently published a journal article on the topic.
Abel Awarded $1.7M for Cell-Free Biomanufacturing Research
Associate Professor Steve Abel will contribute computational expertise to two NSF-funded projects developing the next generation of cell-free biomanufacturing technology.
UT Graduates Launch Electrochemical Startup
A research discovery at UT resulted in the launch of Phase Two Chemicals, a successful international startup company led by a group of CBE post-doctoral graduates.
CBE Welcomes New Faculty Members
The department is welcoming two new faculty members to TCE, Assistant Professor Carolyn Shurer and Professor Gabriel Veith.
Challenging the Consensus Led Dalhaimer to New Treatment Path
When a widely accepted theory couldn’t explain the data, Dalhaimer’s lab looked deeper—and revealed new possibilities for nanoparticle medicine.
Young Appalachian Students Benefit from Research Training at UT
High school students participated in research projects at UT this summer to learn about targeted drug delivery and biosensing of foodborne pathogens.
Danquah Named Fellow of Royal Society of Biology
Michael Danquah has been selected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, an honor that highlights contributions to the biological sciences.
Dooley Awarded Yates Dissertation Fellowship
Grad student David Dooley is a recipient of the 2025–2026 Yates Dissertation Fellowship, being recognized as one of the most promising professional students.
2025 CBE Hall of Fame Inductee Was Industry Innovator, Philanthropist, Mentor
Over the course of his 37-year career, the late Robert B. Lewis III (BS Chemical Engineering ’81) helped develop and […]