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woman scientist waring safety glasses and gloves in a lab
Science & Technology
July 30, 2021 | 02:46 pm

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.

topics: Astrid Müller, Department of Chemical Engineering, featured-post-side, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, research finding,
Exterior of Humboldt University building in Berlin, Germany.
Campus Life
May 17, 2021 | 08:12 pm

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.

topics: awards, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, School of Arts and Sciences,
Beauclaire Mbanya
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,
Replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys refuels USS Boxer.
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,
Tiny figurines placed on graph paper connected by black lines.
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,
two portraits of students
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,
Ching Tang holds a smartphone that uses Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED) technology.
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,
Muhammad Miqudad photographed in the iZone
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,
Nik Angyal photographed in Hutchison Hall
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,
four portraits of faculty members.
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,