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Pursue a degree or take courses in chemical engineering.

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Research includes advanced materials, catalysis, batteries, biological and medical systems, theory and simulation, computational fluid dynamics, functional interfaces and optical materials.

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Darren Lipomi: A catalyst for change in chemical engineering

The new professor and department chair aims to clear the air on the field and academia at large.

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Recent News

CHE Alumnus Wins Young Alumni Award

October 18, 2024

This award is given annually to recognize graduates within the last 15 years for their service to so ...

Undergraduate Julia Kubes Inducted into Tau Beta Pi Honor Society

June 4, 2024

Rising senior Julia Kubes was recently inducted into the University of Rochester chapter of the Tau ...

Chem-E-Car Team Places 5th in Regional Conference

May 2, 2024

The competition engages college students in designing and constructing a car powered by a chemical e ...

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UR Chem-E-Car

The Chem-E-Car team shares its latest vehicle, built from scratch, powered by chemical reactions.

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More than 49% of the 130 undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Chemical Engineering in fall 2021 were female.

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More than 70% of the 2022 BS graduates have accepted an employment offer at the time of graduation or are entering graduate programs.

Why CHE?

Our faculty and students conduct research at the forefront of modern chemical engineering. We specialize in applying materials science to tackle grand challenges facing society in the areas of clean energy, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.

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