A new, easy-to-use HIV-detection test kit being developed at the University of Florida using advanced CRISPR technology shows promise as an early-warning alarm system that could save millions of lives. While at-home test kits have become increasingly common for various… Read More
CAROLINE LUBBE EARNS PRESTIGIOUS INTERNSHIP WITH NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Caroline Lubbe, a doctoral student with the Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE) at the University of Florida, has earned a prestigious internship opportunity at the National Science Foundation (NSF) through The Talent Development and Innovation in Sciences (TDIS) Summer Internship Program.… Read More
Don’t be so quick to squash those pantry pests; They may help save your life one day.
When Dr. Whitney Stoppel isn’t working as an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, she loves spending her free time outdoors and tending to her garden. During these moments, she reflects on the intriguing connections between healthcare,… Read More
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS: BUETTNER AND COCCO
Particle Technology Forum Recognizes Two Chemical Engineering Alums Two alumni from the UF Department of Chemical Engineering were recognized at the recent Particle Technology Forum (PTF), which is part of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). The purpose of… Read More
Mark Orazem, Ph.D., Nominated as AAAS Fellow
Mark Orazem, Ph.D., a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE), was recently named a lifetime fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), which has been honoring distinguished scientists, engineers and innovators since 1874.… Read More
Dr. Ranga Narayanan honored by college
Ranga Narayanan, Ph.D. – 2023-2024 Teacher/Scholar of the Year Long-time Chemical Engineering Professor, Ranga Narayanan, Ph.D., has been recognized again for his dedication to higher education. He was recently named the 2023-2024 Teacher/Scholar of the Year at the college… Read More
Kirk Ziegler, Ph.D. receives top honors from UF
Championing Excellence: Kirk Ziegler, Ph.D. Honored for Transformative Mentorship in Chemical Engineering Kirk Ziegler, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, has been selected as a Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentoring Awardee for the academic year… Read More
Student Spotlight: Victor Rivera-Lladres
ChemE Ph.D. student attends NextProf Nexus Conference and prevails at UF despite multiple challenges. Victor Rivera-Llabres, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemical Engineering, was nominated to be part of an elite group of scientific and academic leaders.… Read More
A Message from the Chair
Summer 2024 Dear alumni, friends and members of the UF ChE community, I hope that this note finds you all well and in good spirits. I have several exciting things to share that have occurred since our last newsletter. As… Read More
Join Our ChemE Family
We are thrilled that you are considering studying Chemical Engineering. As a Chemical Engineer, you can help solve some of the most pressing challenges that face our society today. This includes sustainable and efficient energy production and storage, design… Read More
