Education and Research for Sustainable Future
The Howard P. Isermann Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering prepares students to enter their engineering practice dealing with chemical as well as physical processes to meet the challenges of the future. The curriculum, which builds on chemistry, biology, mathematics, basic sciences, and engineering science, culminates in professional applications in which theory is tempered by engineering art and economic principles. Through this curriculum, Chemical Engineering graduates are uniquely prepared to address most pressing problems including: climate change, energy security, sustainable resources, and healthcare.
Welcome from the Department HeadLatest News
Congratulations to Wayne Bequette for receiving the 2026 CAST Distinguished Service Award!
Prof. Ji-Young Kim has been selected by the U.S. Chapter of the Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE) as the recipient of the KIChE President Young Investigator Award. As a recipient of this award, she will be invited to present a research talk at the KIChE Open Forum during the 2026 AIChE Annual Meeting.
Prof. Helen Zha’s research group works to innovate new bio-inspired materials and processes that meet demands of the our modern day society while being environmentally benign from cradle to grave. Learn more about her research interests, as well as the important role that graduate and undergraduate students play in her group: https://youtu.be/Co5PL4-UFLA?si=mcyLhGZmRdXZwOJ9
CBE Department Seminar Series
"Scalable Approaches to Study Engineering Immune Receptors"
Brandon DeKosky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Ricketts 211, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
