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New technique filters PFAS forever chemicals using “molecular Velcro”

Tuesday June 23, 2026

Researchers developed a reusable gel that captures PFAS “forever chemicals” from water more effectively than many existing filters.

UF researchers receive NSF grant to study programmable synthetic cells

Wednesday June 17, 2026

UF researchers are developing programmable synthetic cells that mimic how living cells sense and respond to their environment.

ChemE building renovation continues to progress

Tuesday June 9, 2026

A recent construction tour offered a behind-the-scenes look at the ongoing renovation of the Chemical Engineering building, highlighting new framing, infrastructure work and preparations for a future elevator.

‘A true scholar’: ChE graduate advances to elite Ph.D. program

Friday June 5, 2026

After earning her chemical engineering degree from UF, Jordan Lewis is headed to the University of Pennsylvania’s elite CAMB Ph.D. program. Her research experience spans CRISPR diagnostics, novel genetic tools and microbial biology.

ChE graduate and first-year doctoral student win NSF fellowship

Friday June 5, 2026

A recent graduate and a first-year doctoral student in the Department of Chemical Engineering were among the 15 Gator engineers who won the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships this year.

UF’s Sampath designing better membranes, molecule by molecule

Thursday May 14, 2026

UF chemical engineering professor Janani Sampath is using molecular simulations to understand how polymer membranes degrade over time, paving the way for more durable, energy-efficient filtration systems for water treatment, manufacturing and beyond.

UF, Princeton researchers unveil precision DNA editing breakthrough

Thursday May 14, 2026

University of Florida researchers, in collaboration with Princeton University, have developed a new genome-editing technology called CODE that enables more precise DNA modifications without cutting both strands of DNA. The system could help expand the possibilities of gene-editing therapies for genetic diseases, agriculture and developmental biology.

ChE’s Taofeek Tejuosho inducted into elite honor society

Tuesday May 12, 2026

Recent chemical engineering doctoral graduate Taofeek Tejuosho was inducted into the National Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, recognizing his excellence in scholarship, leadership and service. A member of the Sampath Computational Design of Soft Materials research group, Tejuosho was the only inductee from the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering this year.

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Undergraduate Honors & Awards Recipients

Wednesday May 6, 2026

We proudly congratulate the Spring 2026 undergraduate graduates on their achievements. Their dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence mark a significant milestone, especially for those earning honors.

Spring 2026 Newsletter

Tuesday May 5, 2026

Welcome to the UF Department of Chemical Engineering’s digital newsletter. Each semester, you will receive a message from us highlighting departmental updates and successes. We look forward to connecting with you.