College of Engineering News • Iowa State University

Jim Hill retires from CBE after 46 years of research, education and outreach

May 18, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Chemical and Biological Engineering University Professor James (Jim) Hill has announced his retirement, and was honored with a reception hosted by the department. Hill has been part of the CBE faculty since 1971 and served as department chair from 2005-2009. His work as a researcher, educator and advocate for students through the renowned ISU solar … Continue reading Jim Hill retires from CBE after 46 years of research, education and outreach

CBE peer mentors, staff, faculty all honored at Learning Community ceremony

May 10, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

A group of CBE students and advisers has been honored for their efforts in the department’s learning communities. They were recognized with the Outstanding Innovation Award for the new transfer student learning community and international student learning community, which were introduced during the fall 2016 semester. The award was presented at the 19th Annual Iowa … Continue reading CBE peer mentors, staff, faculty all honored at Learning Community ceremony

CBE senior Le Denmat tops Engineering Honors Program poster presentation

May 3, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering undergraduate and Engineering Honors Program student Catherine Le Denmat has received top honors from the college for her capstone research project presentation. It was selected as best in the program’s recent poster symposium, which involves students from different College of Engineering departments. The award has been given to one … Continue reading CBE senior Le Denmat tops Engineering Honors Program poster presentation

CBE grad students honored with research, teaching awards

April 28, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Four chemical engineering graduate students have been honored with the department’s annual Research Excellence and Teaching Excellence Awards. Jose Miguel Suástegui (Fall 2016) and John Matthiesen (Spring 2017) received awards for effort and results in their respective research projects, while Benjamin Schlichtmann (Fall 2016) and Li Zhe (Spring 2017) were honored for their engagement with … Continue reading CBE grad students honored with research, teaching awards

Before the wrecking ball, memories of “Old Sweeney” have their time

April 19, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins 7 Comments

While not as iconic as its landmark neighbor the Marston Water Tower, a historic structure that has been part of the College of Engineering landscape for many decades is about to meet its end. Known as “Old Sweeney,” the structure that extends from the southeast corner of the current Sweeney Hall, along with the nearby … Continue reading Before the wrecking ball, memories of “Old Sweeney” have their time

Chemical Engineering alumna Gayle Roberts joins CBE Hall of Fame

April 13, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Gayle A. Roberts, P.E., an Iowa State University Chemical Engineering alumna, was officially inducted into the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Hall of Fame during a banquet April 12. Since 2007 Roberts has been president of Stanley Consultants, a global engineering firm that provides planning, design, consulting, construction and management services to clients around … Continue reading Chemical Engineering alumna Gayle Roberts joins CBE Hall of Fame

CBE’s Balaji Narasimhan named Anson Marston Distinguished Professor

April 13, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Dr. Balaji Narasimhan, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor and Vlasta Klima Balloun Chair, has been named Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering at Iowa State University. The title of Anson Marston Distinguished Professor honors outstanding achievement in advancing engineering science, technology or policy having national and international impact in academics, industry, public service, … Continue reading CBE’s Balaji Narasimhan named Anson Marston Distinguished Professor

Research with CBE’s Mallapragada, Uz featured in science journal

April 10, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

Research on nerve regrowth from a group that includes CBE professor Surya Mallapragada and postdoctoral researcher Metin Uz is featured as the front cover story in the scientific journal “Advanced Healthcare Materials.” Read about the project in a story by University News Service here.

High honor for CBE’s Mallapragada; inducted as National Academy of Inventors Fellow

April 10, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s (CBE) Dr. Surya Mallapragada has joined an elite group of research and academic officials following her official induction as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The honor was bestowed at the Sixth Annual NAI Conference in Boston. Dr. Pat Halbur, DVM, executive director of the … Continue reading High honor for CBE’s Mallapragada; inducted as National Academy of Inventors Fellow

ISU Chem-E Car team advances to nationals; part of strong regional student conference effort

April 6, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

For the second consecutive year, a team of Iowa State students is set to “go racing” at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) national conference in the organization’s Chem-E Car competition. In the recent AIChE Mid-America Student Regional Conference for chemical engineering undergraduates at the University of Tulsa, ISU’s “Lime-E Lanterns” team took first … Continue reading ISU Chem-E Car team advances to nationals; part of strong regional student conference effort

Joint CBE-CCEE Bio-Polymer Facility celebrates first production run

March 30, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins

The Iowa State University Bio-Polymer Processing Facility, which opened in 2015, has celebrated a major milestone: It recently launched its first production run of biopolymers – plastics that are made from the conversion of fats and vegetables. Construction of the plant, which is located in the ISU BioCentury Farm, was spearheaded by Department of Chemical … Continue reading Joint CBE-CCEE Bio-Polymer Facility celebrates first production run

Important NSF fellowship for chemical engineering grad student Deon Ploessl

March 23, 2017 John Burnett-Larkins 1 Comment

Iowa State University chemical engineering graduate student Deon Ploessl has been named a recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. Ploessl was an Iowa State Chemical and Biological Engineering undergraduate who received his B.S. in May of 2016 and then entered the graduate program. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes … Continue reading Important NSF fellowship for chemical engineering grad student Deon Ploessl