Chemical and Biological Engineering

Elena Knops: Outstanding senior in chemical engineering
"To me, engineering “like a Cyclone Engineer” means embracing every opportunity to grow, both technically and personally, through unique experiences." Read More

May 12, 2025
Chemical engineer Katie Quinn: Creating community through mentorship and music
Katie Quinn, a senior in chemical engineering and a guitar player in her band, got involved in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering early on as a peer mentor and continued in that role throughout her college career. Here's what she learned along the way, and what she'll remember most from her Cyclone Engineering experience. Read More

May 6, 2025
NSF CAREER Award for Roling’s nitrate pollution research
Assistant Professor and Jack R. and Carol A. Johnson Faculty Fellow in Chemical and Biological Engineering Luke Roling has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award. Read More

April 24, 2025
Nigel Reuel leads College of Engineering graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty entrepreneurial program
Nigel Reuel has been named professor in charge of deep technology venture creation. Read More

February 27, 2025
Mentorship helps undergrads, grad students grow their research know-how
“My time at Iowa State has been defined by my research experience, and it has prepared me well for a career in chemical engineering." Read More

February 26, 2025
Robert C. Brown elected to National Academy of Engineering
Robert C. Brown, Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering and the Gary and Donna Hoover Chair in Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University, has been elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field of engineering. Read More

February 21, 2025
Ratul Chowdhury leads project using AI to develop new methane mitigation strategies
Chowdhury is working with USDA officials to create new molecules that go right to the source – cow's stomachs – to reduce methane emissions. Read More

January 13, 2025
Vanessa Hupp: Outstanding senior in chemical engineering
Vanessa Hupp, chemical engineering, has been named a fall 2024 Iowa State University College of Engineering outstanding senior. Read More

December 9, 2024
International grad students find a home for multiple chemical engineering degrees at Iowa State
Deep Patel and Dhananjay Dileep earned advanced chemical engineering degrees at Iowa State, finding research excellence and community in Ames. Read More

December 3, 2024
Plastic isn’t a bad word
Iowa State University engineers are working on solutions for cost-effective, quick, chemical recycling for plastics and textiles. Read More

December 3, 2024
Students shine once again at chemical engineering annual student conference
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. Read More

November 8, 2024
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. Read More

October 8, 2024
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. Read More

September 17, 2024
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. Read More

September 9, 2024
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. Read More

June 11, 2024