The University of Iowa Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering offers both thesis and non-thesis Masters of Science programs, a Doctor of Philosophy program, and a 5-year BS/MS program.
Graduate students in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering gain an understanding of the principles of engineering science and use those principles in contemporary applications related to energy, the environment, biotechnology, and materials. The department emphasizes research, since most opportunities for graduates are in research and development.
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering graduate student, Haydar Aljaafari, conducts research on thermal shock dynamics on biofilm viability and stability. Haydar presented his research as a finalist in the Graduate College's Three Minute Thesis competition. Haydar's research is outlined in this...
Behrooz Roozitalab, a PhD student in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, has been awarded the Ralph Cicerone Fellowship from the National Center of Atmospheric Research (NCAR). This fellowship is given to only one student each year. Roozitalab will travel to NCAR for three...
Congratulations to five CBE graduate students for being awarded Summer Fellowships from the University of Iowa Graduate College! Recipients included Haydar Aljaafari, Megan Christiansen, Gonzalo Ferrada, Austin McKee, and Behrooz Roozitalab....
