Tag: Department of Chemical Engineering

Scientists take another step in the quest to combat antibiotic resistance
A team uncovers a surprising twist in the ways bacteria spread antibiotic-resistant genes.

Large language models could be the catalyst for a new era of chemistry
Chemical engineer Andrew D. White explains why large language models like GPT-4 will open new frontiers for researchers.

Unlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy production
A new grant will allow Rochester researchers to leverage bacteria and nanomaterials to mimic photosynthesis and produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel.

These students thrive where STEM, humanities intersect
The Wells Award recognizes engineering students who excel in humanistic disciplines.

How can we be sure machine learning is accurate?
Rochester researchers have developed a new “counterfactual” method to verify predictions of drug safety.

Kudzai Mbinda ’22 named Rhodes Scholar-Elect
The chemical engineering major from Harare, Zimbabwe, is Rochester’s second recipient of a Rhodes Scholarship in two years.

Can electric cars help strengthen electrical grids?
Chemical engineering doctoral candidate Heta Gandhi and her advisor, assistant professor Andrew White, have developed a new computer model showing ways to sell surplus energy from electric vehicles to local grids.

Pulsed lasers in liquids speed up the hunt for effective catalysts
In the most comprehensive, up-to-date survey of a technology that was first developed in 1987, Rochester researchers have documented the advantages of using the pulsed-laser-in-liquids technique over traditional wet laboratory methods.

Eight Rochester undergraduates win scholarships for summer research in Germany
The DAAD-RISE program enables outstanding students in the sciences to conduct research at top German universities.

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.