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The official account of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. chbe.illinois.edu
Meet LassoESM, a lasso peptide-tailored protein language model developed by a team from the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. ChBE professor Diwakar Shukla, project co-leader, has provided valuable insights into machine learning knowledge.
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Illinois researchers Alexa Kuenstler, Simon Rogers, Damien Guironnet and Antonia Statt are part of a four-year project selected for funding by the NSF DMREF program, to design polymers critical for next-gen computer chips.
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Professors Charles Sing (ChBE) and Cecilia Lea (MatSE) are part of a multi-institutional team working to create new, biological-based membranes that can be made without the use of toxins.
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ChBE professor Deborah Leckband has been named a 2026 Fellow of the Biophysical Society for her "pathbreaking research in biophysics that has transformed our understanding of fundamental mechanisms of biomolecular mechanics and force transduction". Congratulations!
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Photo of Gender Equity in the Chemical Sciences Inclusive Leadership Award recipients. ChBE grad student Afia Subhani is on the left, and Chemistry grad student Micah Robinson is on the right.
Congratulations to ChBE grad student Afia Subhani and Chemistry grad student Micah Robinson, recipients of the Gender Equity in the Chemical Sciences Inclusive Leadership Award. We couldn't be prouder of these students for modeling inclusive excellence on campus!
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ChBE professor Ying Diao will lead a team of researchers who have received a $2M grant to revolutionize electronic and energy materials by advancing knowledge in the fields of semiconducting polymers, chirality-induced spin selectivity and electrocatalysis. chbe.illinois.edu/news/stories...
12.09.2025 12:40 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0ChBE professor Alexa Kuenstler has been recognized by the College of LAS as a Lincoln Excellence for Assistant Professors (LEAP) Scholar for her contributions in research and teaching. She is one of six professors who received the honor. Congratulations!
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Chicago Tribune Op-Ed, 9/2/2025: The health of our society depends on students equipped to embrace uncertainty
New Opinion out today in @chicagotribune.com
"The Bio10 is an academic powerhouse."
"The health of our society depends on generations of young students equipped to embrace, and succeed in the face of, uncertainty."
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ChBE Illinois researchers have unveiled a new framework for understanding and controlling the behavior of granular hydrogels — microscopic gel particles that mimic living tissue — paving the way for designing better biomaterials.
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ChBE Illinois is seeking an Office Support Associate to assist in the department's business and student services offices and provide backup to other positions. Come join our friendly, dedicated team! Deadline to apply: September 10, 2025.
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NSF has awarded $20M in Phase 2 funding to the Center for Single-Entity Nanochemistry and Nanocrystal Design. As part of the project, ChBE prof. Paul Kenis will help with experiments that highlight how individual nanocrystals behave.
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With a new five-year, $15M award, the NSF has renewed its support of the Molecule Maker Lab Institute, which develops AI tools for discovery and synthesis of molecules for uses in medicine, energy, industry and more. chbe.illinois.edu/news/stories...
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A new spin on salad dressing 🥗 Researchers at Illinois have developed an innovative approach to addressing food waste and carbon emissions through the design of a catalyst for converting food waste-derived biocrude to sustainable aviation fuel.
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ChBE professor Hong Yang has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, their highest professional award. RSC Fellows are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences. 🏆
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Led by ChBE professor Huimin Zhao, a team of innovative researchers combined the use of AI and automated biology to improve the performance of two important industrial enzymes. chbe.illinois.edu/news/stories...
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Recycling reinvented!♻️A new study by prof. Baron Peters’ research group offers a model that addresses a key obstacle to efficient plastic recycling.
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ChBE professor Paul Kenis has received the 2025 Carl Wagner Memorial Award from the Electrochemical Society, in recognition of excellence in research and teaching. 🔷🔶
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Researchers at ChBE Illinois have found a path to perform efficient, sustainable enantiomer separations, of importance for drug screening and manufacturing, using planar chiral polymers and electrochemistry.
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Congratulations to ChBE undergrad, Anggana Yudono! 🎊Yudono is one of the Gilman scholarship recipients and will have the opportunity to study in Denmark.
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Génesis Ríos-Adorno poses with her award certificate in front of a C2 Chemical Sciences through community sign.
Congratulations to graduate student Génesis Ríos-Adorno in @profharley.bsky.social's lab who received an Outstanding Mentor award during the C2 awards ceremony on April 28. She is a mentor to ChBE undergraduate Stephenie Merchan, who nominated her for the award.
06.05.2025 20:29 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Happy Decision Day and welcome to all of our new Illini! We can't wait for you to experience all that we have to offer. #illinois #chbe
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Two students collaborate while writing on a white board wearing safety goggles.
Apply to our Masters of Engineering in Chemical Engineering Leadership program by May 1! The M.Eng is a professional master's degree for early to mid-career engineers who aspire to become industry leaders.
Learn more and apply: chbe.illinois.edu/admissions/m...
Tree with green leaves partially blocking the brick exterior of Rodger Adams Laboratory.
Trees with pink flowers and green leaves partially cover the brick exterior of Noyes Laboratory.
Happy #EarthDay, Illini! It was great to see everyone soaking up the sun on the quad today 😎🤩
22.04.2025 21:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Congratulations to Professor Brendan Harley for finishing the Boston Marathon! Read about his journey from being diagnosed with leukemia to researching and raising money to fight cancer.
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A large group of Chemical Engineering seniors pose together in the corner of a room.
On Wednesday, the Illinois chapter of OXE, the Chemical Engineering Honors Society, held their senior mixer for networking, food and fun! We hope everyone had a blast!
18.04.2025 13:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We 🧡love💙 grad students! Celebrate Grad Student Appreciation Week with us by sharing some of your favorite memories from your graduate years!
Also, stop by the RAL atrium on Friday 4/11, 12-1 pm for a free slice of pizza!
U.S. News & World Report 2025 announces the Grainger College of Engineering and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is the #11 ranked Best Graduate program in chemical engineering.
For Grad Student Appreciation Week ChBE Illinois is proud to announce that we are ranked #11 Best Chemical Engineering Graduate Program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report 2025. 🔶🔷
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Society of Women Engineers members pose with their booth "SWEne of the Crime".
American Institute of Chemical Engineering members pose with their booth "Carbon Capture and Sweet Chemistry".
Alpha Chi Sigma members pose with their poster, "The Chemistry of Slime".
The ChBE Graduate Student Advisory Council members pose with their booth "Chemical Engineering: Flames and Flows".
Check out the awesome booths at Engineering Open House! We met with students from GSAC, SWE, AIChE, and Alpha Chi Sigma! They have been working hard all year to create educational activities for the public. Which is your favorite booth?
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ChBE Grad student Kyle Timmer has been chosen as a semi-finalist for the 2025 Graduate Image of Research Exhibition for his image, "If You Build It, They Will Come: Teachings our Cells to Heal Again."
Learn more about his research: blogs.illinois.edu/view/9359/14...
Bobby He leaning against the LyondellBasell Channelview Complex sign in his work wear jump suit.
Bobby He wearing his LyondellBasell jump suit working at his desk while reading a book.
Bobby He is an undergraduate currently completing an engineering co-op with LyondellBasell in Channelview, TX. He works on projects related to instrument installation, process optimization, and process hard analysis.
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