Walter Chapman elected Fellow of American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Rice Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering professor recognized with AIChE’s highest grade of membership for a career of contributions to chemical engineering research, education and mentorship.
A Lifetime of Discovery and Mentorship: George Hirasaki’s Rice Legacy
Longtime Rice professor George Hirasaki reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, collaboration and a commitment to giving back.
Rice researchers use electrical charge to improve controlled peptide delivery
Gelatin microparticle platform could support longer-lasting treatments for tissue repair and regenerative medicine
Rice Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Announces Academic Leadership Appointments for 2026–2027
The department announces new academic leadership appointments that will help guide undergraduate, graduate and professional education programs in the year ahead.
Chevron Lecture & Research Symposium Showcases Connects Research, Industry and Alumni
Student-led event highlights research, industry engagement and collaboration across the Rice engineering community.
Graduate Student Association Recognized with Student Organization Honors
Awards highlight leadership, service and mentorship within the chemical and biomolecular engineering graduate community.
Rice Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Celebrates Student Excellence at Undergraduate Banquet
Annual celebration recognizes scholarships, leadership, research and top senior honors among students.
PropylClean Wins 2026 Akers Design Competition
Rice seniors showcase innovative solutions to real-world engineering challenges.
Bridging Innovation and Industry: A Fireside Chat with Barbara Burger
A discussion with the former Chevron Technology Ventures president highlights energy innovation, commercialization, and evolving career pathways for engineers.
Rafael Verduzco Named Faculty Director of Rice Center for STEM Engagement
ChBE faculty member to lead next chapter of R-STEM following Carolyn Nichol’s 19-year tenure
Rice Students Receive 2026 STS-AIChE Scholarship
Three Rice ChBE students were honored by the South Texas Section of AIChE for their academic achievement and contributions to the chemical engineering community.
From Lab to Leader in Energy Transition: Fireside Chat with Sumedh Warudkar ‘13
An inside look at careers in industry, evolving energy systems, and the skills engineers need to thrive.
Career Spotlight: Bill Stockton ’85 on Experience, Flexibility, and Engineering Impact
Fireside chat offers students candid insights on career exploration, resilience, and long-term success in engineering.
Wong receives $1.4 million federal grant to develop technology to destroy ‘forever chemicals’
The three-year project aims to develop a promising PFAS remediation technology discovered at Rice for real-world application.
Sibani Lisa Biswal elected AIChE Fellow
Election to Fellow is the highest honor bestowed by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Rice Undergraduates Shine at 2025 AIChE Student Conference
Four students earn top poster awards as Rice’s AIChE Student Chapter makes a strong showing in Boston
Fireside Chat with Xueying Xie ’05 Inspires Rice Students
A candid conversation on adaptability, innovation, and navigating career paths in engineering.
Ross Thyer named the T.N. Law Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Thyer was conferred this endowed position in recognition of his outstanding research accomplishments
Dr. Jason Adams wins award for “Best Fundamental Paper” by South Texas Section AICHE
The “Best Fundamental Paper” award will be given each year to encourage the publication of papers within the South Texas Section
In the global race to decarbonize, hydrogen stands out as one of the most promising clean fuels.
Accomplishments include making tall buildings safer, scaling up global access to non-electric washing machines, protecting workers from the dangerous effects of strong vibrations and creating digital tools for energy optimisation
Rice leads breakthrough in eco-friendly removal of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from water
The findings, recently published in Advanced Materials, mark a major step toward addressing one of the world’s most persistent environmental threats.
Scientists uncover room-temperature route to improved light-harvesting and emission devices
Atoms in crystalline solids sometimes vibrate in unison, giving rise to emergent phenomena known as phonons.
Michael Reynolds wins the 2025 CRE Practice Award
The AIChE's CRE Practice Award recognizes individuals who have made pioneering contributions to the industrial practice of catalysis and chemical engineering reactions.
New theoretical model sheds light on ovarian aging, offering path toward advances in women’s health
The findings present a potential blueprint for improved reproductive planning and preventive care.
Haotian Wang to receive the 2026 Marks-Ipatieff Award in Catalysis from American Chemical Society
The award recognizes Wang’s pioneering research in carbon dioxide electrochemistry and his innovative design and engineering of electrolyzers, which are helping redefine the future of sustainable energy technologies.
Wong recognized with the 2025 AIChE Nanoscale Science and Engineering Award
This prestigious award by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the world’s leading professional society for chemical engineers, recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of nanoscale science and engineering in the field of c
