The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Student Conference is in the books, and the tradition of strong recognition for ISU CBE students has continued.
Category: Chemical and Biological Engineering
Scaling up bioreactors for a strong bioeconomy
Three Cyclone Engineering teams are working to bridge the gap between the lab and the large-scale use of bioreactors to manufacture bio-based products.
Nigel Reuel receives American Chemical Society BIOT Young Investigator Award
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering faculty member Nigel Reuel has received the 2024 American Chemical Society BIOT Young Investigator Award.
Building a World of Difference Faculty Fellowship for Chowdhury’s AI-based protein design research
Ratul Chowdhury was recently named a Black and Veatch Building a World of Difference Faculty Fellow in Engineering.
Sullivan Flynn: The right people in his corner
Sophomore Sullivan Flynn came to Iowa State excited to experience something bigger than himself while also having a group of people to support and encourage him while discovering who he is.
Mary Thatcher: Prepared for what’s next
For many students, it can be challenging to determine what path to take. Iowa State’s Chemical and Biological Systems Engineering department helps students explore countless paths before they walk across the stage at graduation.
Students across the department have access to resources with peers and faculty, encouraging them to step outside their comfort zone, explore new opportunities, and make the most of their time here at Iowa State. And senior Mary Thatcher has taken full advantage.
“No other course is like this:” New class allows chemical engineering students to explore product development
Ch E 4290, Chemical Engineering Product Design, is a new offering that links chemical engineering concepts with hands-on product development
Victoria Kyveryga: Outstanding senior in chemical engineering
“The combination of breadth and depth that anyone can achieve in the College of Engineering at ISU is unique. I’ve enjoyed the experience of diving into a major-specific topic, while also being able to pursue a variety of non-STEM opportunities across and outside the university.”
Wenzhen Li, Jean-Philippe Tessonnier become Royal Society of Chemistry Fellows
Wenzhen Li and Jean-Philippe Tessonnier have been named Fellows in the Royal Society of Chemistry
“Spirit of innovation” helps lift Jean-Philippe Tessonnier to National Academy of Inventors
Jean-Philippe Tessonnier, Richard C. Seagrave Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been named a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors.
Could the future of powering Iowa homes and farms be microbes?
“We’re developing computationally engineered enzymes that are faster and more efficient at breaking down lignin, the world’s second most abundant renewable carbon source, into simple saccharides and energy. This breakthrough holds promise for potential integration into non-toxic, biodegradable biobattery systems that could power agricultural tools and even whole houses.”
A better way to (re)harvest rare-earth metals
Ratul Chowdhury is fine-tuning the protein Lanmodulin so it can be used to recover rare-earth materials from e-waste.
Mya O’Connell: Outstanding senior in chemical engineering
“I think the best thing about the Iowa State engineering experience is the relationships I’ve built with my peers. Being an Iowa State engineer is a team effort, and my classmates were essential in navigating the coursework and offered perspectives that will always stay with me.”
AIChE student chapter again records successes at annual meeting – including another Outstanding Student Chapter honor
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) student chapter from Iowa State University has once again returned from the national Annual AIChE meeting with some important honors.
Brittany Hartwell named 2023 Cyclone Engineering Young Alumni Award winner
Brittany Hartwell (’11 chemical engineering) is a biomedical engineer advancing therapies and vaccines for illnesses affecting millions worldwide. As an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Minnesota, her research in immunoengineering is making progress in the fight against autoimmune and infectious diseases.