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Department Chemical & Biological Engineering

From the fundamentals to the cutting edge

For years the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has consistently emphasized teaching our students the fundamentals. Our goal is to provide a solid foundation needed to succeed in any career path. As a result, many of our graduates are now leaders in chemical engineering fields throughout the world.

But we don’t just teach the fundamentals. Get ready to dive into cutting-edge research opportunities, service and outreach activities, and international educational programs designed for the next generation of leaders.

Degrees & programs Department research

At a glance

Chemical and biological engineering department

75
of our faculty have received early-career or young-investigator awards
9
undergraduate ranking among public universities
7
graduate ranking among public universities
Facts & stats

Join our dynamic and collaborative community!

The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering seeks to hire 5 new faculty members (open rank) as part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Specifically, we are looking for applicants who are interested in (1) using artificial intelligence to solve CBE problems, (2) developing sustainable chemical production technologies, or (3) applying CBE methodologies to advance medical frontiers. Visit Jobs at UW for more information and to submit your application by the November 4, 2024 deadline.

Chemical and biological engineering news

Research in chemical and biological engineering spans a wide range of techniques and approaches. For us, interdisciplinary collaboration is key! The result? Innovative research that addresses the most pressing challenges facing society today.
All department news
Whitney Loo being interviewed by Alex Holloway
October 24, 2024

Ask an expert: Whitney Loo explains plastics recycling and the challenges of sustainability

Whitney Loo
October 1, 2024

With DOE early career award, Whitney Loo is engineering the heart of next-gen batteries

Marcel Schreier working in the lab
September 25, 2024

For future sustainable chemical processing, electricity breaks bonds

Elizabeth Chialdikas
“My experience studying Chemical Engineering at Wisconsin has been deeply gratifying. The faculty generously impart their knowledge and expertise while being supportive and encouraging. I also had the opportunity to participate in a research group where I further developed my problem-solving skills, and gained a deeper understanding of the research process. Overall, I feel my undergraduate experience at Wisconsin has prepared me for my career post-graduation.”
Elizabeth Chialdikas
BSChE ’24

Meet the faculty

Our faculty are an outstanding group of scholars whose work puts them at the forefront of chemical and biological engineering research. Many have been recognized for their contributions with awards from national and international organizations.

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