Rice and UH scientists redefine chemical manufacturing method to solve carbon capture problem
A team led by professors Haotian Wang from Rice University and Xiaonan Shan from the University of Houston has found elegant solutions to a key challenge in carbon capture technology.
Solid-state electrolyte membranes revolutionize lithium harvesting with near-perfect selectivity
New method developed to dramatically enhance bioelectronic sensors
Rice breakthrough has applications in medicine, environmental monitoring and wearable tech
The Kavli Foundation, Rice’s Carbon Hub award $4M to multidisciplinary CNT synthesis project
Rice researchers find dialysis ‘astonishingly effective’ for treating wastewater
Borrowing from the medical field, the technique can separate substances while achieving minimal dilution
Michael Wong to receive International Precious Metals Institute’s Henry J. Albert Award
Chemical and biomolecular engineer recognized for innovations in precious metals for clean water applications.
Rafael Verduzco named A.J. Hartsook Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Verduzco's research focuses on developing polymers for water treatment, bioelectronic devices and electrochemical CO2 reduction.
New Dean Fellows program enhances research in computing, health and sustainability
Inaugural fellows Anastasio Kyrillidis, Omid Veiseh and Haotian Wang to begin appointment Jan. 1.
Associate professor recipient of Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research
Michael Wong named associate editor for American Chemical Society journal
Rice professor joins the Environmental Science and Technology journal for ACS publications.
Ross Thyer awarded BioMADE grant for sustainable biomanufacturing
Funding will support development of genetic toolkit for environmental bacteria to manufacture materials, commodity chemicals.
Web of Science group‘s list recognizes researchers “who produced multiple papers ranking in the top 1% by citations for their field and year of publication.”
‘Game changer’ in lithium extraction: Researchers develop novel electrochemical reactor
A team of Rice University researchers led by Sibani Lisa Biswal and Haotian Wang has developed an innovative electrochemical reactor to extract lithium from natural brine solutions, offering a promising approach to address the growing demand for lithium u
Dr. Alina Stavroula Kampouri receives Petroleum Research Fund grant
Funding from the American Chemical Society to support research in metal-organic frameworks for semiconductor technologies.
Rice’s WaTER Institute leads the charge in making cleaner water through nanotech
Providing access to safe drinking water can save more lives than doctors
Wang group develops reactor that could make direct air capture more energy efficient
Electrochemical carbon capture technology performs at industrially relevant conditions
Dr. Haotian Wang receives AAASE Rising Star Award
Associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering recognized for contributions to decarbonization and sustainable chemical production.
ChBE alum David Gibbs and ChBE EAB member Goran Haag honored with Distinguished Owl Club Awards
An Evening for Rice’s Honour: Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Athletics
Menachem Elimelech joins Rice University in spring 2025
World-renowned environmental engineer, water scientist and mentor to assume new role in January.
Rafael Verduzco elected to American Physical Society
Rice chemical and biomolecular engineer receives fellowship for innovative polymer research.
‘Pac-Man effect’ offers precise control for advanced materials design
Rice researchers show magnetic relaxation serves as lever for superparamagnetic beads’ self-assembly
New synthesis strategy could speed up PFAS decontamination
Rice engineers demonstrate versatile, cost-effective way to make high-quality advanced materials
Rice in top 20 of US News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings, ChBE BS program ranked top-25 in the country
U.S. News publishes the Best Colleges rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with the comparative merits of the undergraduate programs at America’s colleges and universities.
ChBE alum Lauren Taylor (PhD 2021) starts her assistant professorship at OSU
Taylor is excited to join Ohio State and feels optimistic about the future due to her belief in the value of chemical engineering.
Rice launches Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowship, celebrates inaugural recipients
Enina Egiebor, Ahmad El Gazzar, and Zina Deriche from our ChBE department are among the inaugural fellowship recipients.
New Rice research center takes on challenge to break down, replace ‘forever chemicals’
ERDC campus visit highlights growing Rice-Army Corps of Engineers collaboration on national security research and development priorities
Aditya Mohite Co-PIs Interdisciplinary Rice graduate program that earns a $3M NSF grant
Research traineeship to prepare students for careers in quantum technology
‘Out of all the unknowns in science, we have so much to discover’
Smalley-Curl Institute colloquium gives student researchers a forum to hone their presentation skills, share insights
Rice-built reactor yields green ammonia and purified water
New reactor system could decarbonize ammonia production, treat nitrate-contaminated water
Pretta VanDible Stallworth ’83, ’85 honored with Outstanding Engineering Alumni Award
Alumna recognized for her contributions to community development and education.
First look at the Rice Nexus, Rice University’s premier innovation factory at the Ion
The Rice Nexus offers cutting-edge facilities and funding in the Ion District to fast-track commercialization of new technology
Rice University chemist James Tour has led a research team to develop a rapid electrothermal mineralization (REM) process, which in seconds can remediate the accumulation of synthetic chemicals that can contaminate soil and the environment.
Rice researcher calls for safer PFAS-free alternatives
Published in Science, Mohamed Ibrahim gives overview of PFAS, efforts to find alternatives with minimal environmental impact.
Rice team wins Sustainable Design Student Award for EPA-funded project
Chemical and biomolecular engineering student-led project breaks down ‘forever chemicals’ in landfills.
Rice team wins Sustainable Design Student Award for EPA-funded project
Chemical and biomolecular engineering student-led project breaks down ‘forever chemicals’ in landfills.
Rice researchers unveil secrets behind viral precision
New research from Rice University scientists is shedding light on how viruses ensure their survival by precisely timing the release of new viruses.
Are solar panels plus a battery right for you?
Sibani Lisa Biswal, the William M. McCardell Professor in Chemical Engineering and professor of materials science and nanoengineering, is quoted in the Houston Chronicle
Japanese migrants’ experiences in Texas celebrated in award-winning exhibit
Fondren Fellows project overseen by Rice’s Sidney Lu recognized as trailblazing by Texas Digital Library
Rice in top 25 of US News best chemical engineering graduate program rankings
George R. Brown School of Engineering moves up four spots in ‘Best Engineering Schools’
Rice lab achieves major gains in perovskite solar cell stability
Synthesis process boosts performance to near market-ready standards
