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Campus Life
November 19, 2020 | 03:41 pm

Beauclaire Mbanya ’20 awarded Rhodes Scholarship in global competition

Beauclaire Mbanya is the third Rochester student or alumnus to receive a Rhodes Scholarship. He will head to Oxford, UK, to pursue a master’s degree relating to sustainable energy.

topics: awards, Department of Chemical Engineering, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Rhodes Scholarship, scholarships,
Science & Technology
July 15, 2020 | 09:11 am

This low-cost catalyst helps turn seawater into fuel at scale

For the first time, Rochester chemical engineers have demonstrated that a “potassium-promoted” chemical catalyst can be used to convert seawater into fuel on an industrial scale.

topics: Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Marc Porosoff, research finding,
Science & Technology
May 20, 2020 | 09:41 am

Mathematical model will monitor spread of COVID-19

Computational scientists win a National Science Foundation grant to develop a tool to provide accurate, timely information to local-level policymakers monitoring the spread of COVID-19.

topics: Andrew White, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Computer Science, Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Gourab Ghoshal, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Science Foundation, School of Arts and Sciences,
Campus Life
December 4, 2019 | 04:25 pm

Rochester senior, recent alumnus named Schwarzman Scholars

One Rochester graduate and one senior are among the 145 Schwarzman Scholars selected this year from a global applicant pool of more than 4,700 applicants to complete a multidisciplinary one-year master’s program at China’s Tsinghua University.

topics: announcements, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, global engagement, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Schwarzman Scholars,
Science & Technology
June 14, 2019 | 11:34 am

Kyoto Prize honors Ching Tang, pioneer of OLED technology

Japan’s highest private award for global achievement recognizes Tang’s work in developing thin-film, light-emitting technology now widely used in computers, smartphones, and televisions.

topics: awards, Ching Tang, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, OLED,
Campus Life
May 9, 2019 | 10:41 am

Finding the ‘missing piece’ in social entrepreneurship

Muhammad Miqdad is graduating with a degree in chemical engineering, but his four years at Rochester are leading him to a future focused on connecting the dots between technology, business, and social good.

topics: Class of 2019, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Campus Life
May 8, 2019 | 12:17 pm

Tops in the lab and on the soccer pitch

Nik Angyal ’19 had two passions in high school: chemistry and soccer. He graduates from Rochester at the top of his class in both. His next move: pursuing his doctorate and focusing on global climate change.

topics: athletics, Class of 2019, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Science & Technology
April 5, 2019 | 02:48 pm

CAREER awards spur junior researchers along varied paths

Four Rochester researchers from four different fields are 2019 recipients of the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious recognition for junior faculty members.

topics: Amanda Larracuente, awards, Department of Biology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Materials Science Program, Pengfei Huo, research funding, School of Arts and Sciences, Wyatt Tenhaeff, Zhiyao Duan,
Campus Life
February 11, 2019 | 02:59 pm

Student-designed bubble machine a hit at children’s hospital

The toy prototype developed by a team of chemical engineering students is adapted for use by children of all abilities during a hospital stay.

topics: community, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hajim Design Day, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
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