Burcham is being recognized for his contributions to the fields of crystallization, particle engineering, and process control strategies; and for bringing new therapies to market.
The process of testing ammonia can be an arduous one, but recent technological advancement can make the ammonia sampling process simpler and efficient.
The broad range of polymers known as plastics continues to evolve and grow. Learn about early plastics and about where plastics are headed.
Learn about the complex science behind making ice cream in this video, and check out the accompanying lesson plan that was created for high school and college classrooms.
Learn how Ashty got his start in this research area, where he sees great potential for cell-free systems, and what advice he gives to those interested in getting involved in this research.
Ten initial endowments will support innovative research in a variety of disciplines that will advance chemical engineering. Four of these endowments will be introduced at the Annual Meeting.
Learn more about this year’s winners who represent a broad range of specialty areas and work in both academia and industry.
Learn about the career paths, job responsibilities, and work challenges of these chemical engineers who have careers as process engineers in the pharmaceutical industry.
This issue, an important safety case study for those working with ammonia, a look at long-duration energy storage, trends in industrial decarbonization, and much more.
This month, guidance for compliance auditing of pressure relief systems, tips for better steam-assisted flare performance, risk management of glass use in hazardous chemical service, and much more.
This issue, know-how for heterogeneous catalysts scale-up, tips for using historic field-level data for hazard analyses, ways to create a strong safety culture, and more.
This video is an engaging teaching aid for high school and college students to help directed evolution and how it is being used to develop new tools for plastics recycling and more.
Hear from this very active student chapter and learn about their experience with the ChemE-Sport Competition and find out what they gained from it.
Learn what this process engineer engineer does as a research engineer at Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and learn what he likes most about his job as well as what he thinks his greatest contribution is.
Learn about the many activities chemical engineering students are involved in as members of the UC, San Diego Student Chapter.
This issue, learn about ultrasonic flowmeters, understand what makes an effective toxic shelter, get tips for starting a robotics program, and much more.
Hear about how Jimoh came to the profession of process engineer and learn about his career achievements and current work and research projects.
Using simple, well-designed grab sampling systems and industry-standard best practices will help you provide the best product to your customers.
A special section on renewable natural gas, a look at programming in Python, and plenty of technical and industry news.
The FEED Institute is a new technical community that will advance chemical engineering’s role in boosting innovation, sustainability, and safety in the food industries.
This issue, a special section devoted to plastics recycling, plus tips for strong packed tower performance, reboiler optimization, and much more.
Working together, catalyst users and precious metal refiners can find win-win solutions to combat the problematic high-carbon trend among precious metals catalysts.
Can you help out with answers to other members’ questions about upper flammability limits, safe carbon disulfide storage, student thesis topics, and more?
Learn who won awards and get more information about how you can take part in the next event.
This month, optimizing catalyst performance, managing change safely, a look at vortex flowmeters, and much more.
Special digital issue takes in-depth look at climate through chemical engineering lens, covering observations, modeling, impacts of climate change, and potential solutions.
This month, chemical engineers exchange tips on safely speeding up bleach processing, debate digital twins, discuss how they can best improve the world, and more.
The award recognizes Chen for advancing the frontiers of understanding and applications of carbide and bimetallic materials in catalysis and electrocatalysis.
This award recognizes outstanding chemical engineering contributions in the industrial practice of the profession through manufacturing, R&D, management, or business leadership practices.
This award is presented to individuals or teams exhibiting exceptional leadership in industries served by chemical engineers.
Dr. Kotov is being recognized for his fundamental studies and practical implementations of self-assembly processes at the nanoscale.
This month, understand how digital transformations are affecting plants and refineries, get an intro to blockchain technology, and more.
This issue, take a look at reducing area electrical classification through upgraded ventilation, get the information you need for pressure-relief system design, get tips for managing ammonia in wastewater, and much more.
Low-cost catalyst is a major breakthrough, opening up possibility of producing fuel for naval ships at scale from seawater.
A new super-white paint formulation can reflect 98% of solar radiation, which helps keep buildings cool and reduces energy consumption and expenses.
This month, a special section on the cosmetics industry, plus safety incident prevention, a look at the race for a COVID-19 vaccine, and much more.
Which career opportunities allow chemical engineers to work in bioengineering? How about opportunities in agrochemicals? These discussions and more top the list this month.
In addition to using it for the purification and desalination of drinking water, the membrane can also be used for the separation of gases and solvents.
Hear about some of the most important trends in cosmetics and consumer products engineering, and get a preview of what John will discuss in his upcoming talk.
Strategies for repurposing existing antiviral drugs, such as modifying how they are dosed, administered, and delivered, could them an important part of fighting COVID-19 until a vaccine is available.
Senior research scientist Mai Uibu tells us about her upcoming talk at ACEME 2020 and shares recommendations for visitors to Tallinn, Estonia.
Antibacterial-resistant microbes can leave behind genetic matter that enables resistance in other bacteria, but a novel technique efficiently destroys it with nanomaterial and ultraviolet light.
Advances in polymers and textiles are creating new possibilities for wearable electronics, high-performance fabrics, and even new space exploration equipment.
A new and inexpensive catalyst makes it possible to generate hydrogen through water splitting, providing an effective means of storage for renewable energy.
Chemical engineers have found an alternative to palladium catalysts in their work to remove agricultural runoff from water.
LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel will open the AIChE Spring Meeting and 16th Global Congress on Process Safety in Houston.
Quick and cheap graphene that's created from trash has the potential to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions that result from the production of cement.
Learn which specific skills are particularly useful for chemical engineers to develop, and hear about promising areas of innovation from each of the speakers.
What will it take to make diets around the world healthy, sustainable, and equitable? And how can chemical engineers contribute to solutions?
Lessons on process safety: Learn from some of the symposium's top papers detailing safety incidents and solutions.
Learn how Veronique came to chemical engineering and process engineering, and hear about the joys and challenges of her work.
Photos and details from the 2019 Institute and Board of Directors' Awards.
The new article “Nanoparticles in the Clinic: An Update” by Samir Mitragotri (Harvard) and Aaron C. Anselmo (UNC Chapel Hill) is already generating lots of attention.
Hear from Ranjit about how he became interested in chemical engineering and learn about his career and current work.
Optogenetics is opening new doors, thanks to discoveries about how neurons function and their role in various conditions and behaviors.
Researchers at Brown University have shown that multilayer graphene can provide a defense against mosquito bites in two ways.
Fuel cells continue to be a hot topic, and as hydrogen fuel cell technology advances, we are also seeing fuel cell alternatives.
Researchers have found a compound derived from cashew shells that offers UV-absorbing properties with many applications.
Space exploration and habitation will require new ways of producing food, oxygen, and more, and chemical engineers are already hard at work.
The AIChE Beer Brewing Competition is not only fun, but it has also proven a good way to energize local sections. It's also a way to help improve the next craft brew.
This month, an up-close look at process intensification, plus an intro to dividing-wall columns, a look at catalyst replacement economics, and more.
From the development of pigments and dyes, to production scaleup, chemical engineers have lots to contribute to R&D in the garment and textile industries.
Daniel will speak about brand owner engagement and how it's essential for the adoption of renewable materials and chemicals in the marketplace.
Varun shares his experiences as a young process engineer, discussing his career path, challenges of his work in process engineering, and more.
Join us for a detailed look into meat alternatives for a healthier environment.
If you missed the last Ammonia Safety Sumposium, check out this excellent summary of highlights.
Determine the best catalyst replacement interval for fixed-bed reactors, boost fan performance and efficiency, meet the Caltech 6, and much more.
Chemical engineering and polymer science played a significant role in creating this new blood-filtering cancer treatment technology.
Consumers have grown used to having information at their fingertips, which has bred greater awareness about healthy eating and demand for transparency.
We speak with Harold Schmitz of Mars, Incorporated about food innovation and engineering.
See all the results from this year's beer brewing competition, and check out competition photos.
See the official video for the 2018 Annual Student Conference Chem-E-Car Competition®.
Photos and details from the 2018 Institute and Board of Directors' Awards.
As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, David Mackanic of Stanford University shares his predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
Dr. Arnold's research has produced methods now routinely used to create new catalysts. Her work has led to new enzymes for pharmaceuticals, sustainable biofuels, and other environmentally friendly products.
From the perspective of his specialty in the computational study of materials, Josh takes us through his vision of chemical engineering's future.
GlaxoSmithKline's Conchita Jiménez-Gonzalez shares a pharmaceutical perspective on chemical engineering's future.
Chris Ellison is Associate Professor and Piercy Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at th
This month, a guide to distillation tower inspections, a close look at epigenetics, challenges for rare earth elements and other specialty metals, and much more.
As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, Vicky Lange, a postdoctoral research associate at University College London, shares her predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
