Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

About

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) offers a vibrant academic community for those seeking educational opportunities in chemical and biomolecular engineering. CBE faculty expertise is broad and members take great care to ensure that students get a quality educational experience. Faculty receive among the best teaching evaluations in the school. 

Facts & Figures

Founded

• 2018

Faculty

• 16 Full-time
• 17 Affiliated

Student Population

• 289 Undergraduate Students (Fall 2024)
  • B.S. degrees:
    • Chemical Engineering
• 83 Graduate Students (Fall 2024)
  • M.S. and Ph.D. degrees:
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Degrees Awarded in Chemical Engineering

• 2023-2024 Academic Year
  • 41 B.S. degrees
  • 24 M.S. degrees
  • 7 Ph.D. degrees
• 2022-2023 Academic Year
  • 55 B.S. degrees
  • 17 M.S. degrees
  • 12 Ph.D. degrees

Recognition

• 1 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
• 6 NSF Career awards
• 1 Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Award
• 1 Chancellor’s Professor

Research & Expenditures

• 4 World-class centers
• 3 Research thrusts:
  • Biomolecular Engineering and Biotechnology
  • Energy and Sustainability
  • Macromolecular Engineering
• 2024-25 Research expenditures: $9.4M