chemical and biomolecular engineering

Oct 28, 2014

New Technique Uses Bacteria’s Own CRISPR-Cas System to Turn Off Genes

NC State researchers have developed a technique that co-opts an immune system already present in bacteria and archaea to turn off specific genes or sets of genes – creating a powerful tool for future research on genetics and related fields. 

Jul 20, 2011

Velev Selected as ACS Fellow

Dr. Orlin D. Velev has been named a fellow of the American Chemical Society. 

Jun 15, 2011

Alum Gives to Help Attract Top Faculty

S. Frank Culberson, a chemical engineering alumnus, and his wife, Doris, have pledged $1 million over five years to establish two professorships in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. 

Jun 7, 2011

Bullard Elected Division Director

Dr. Lisa Bullard, teaching professor and director of undergraduate studies, will serve as the American Society for Engineering Education's chemical engineering division director. 

May 10, 2011

Grant Wins Leadership Award

Dr. Christine Grant, associate dean for faculty development and professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has won a national leadership award. 

Feb 25, 2011

Gubbins to Receive Medal

Dr. Keith E. Gubbins, chemical and biomolecular engineering professor, will receive the 2012 Foundations of Molecular Modeling and Simulation Medal. 

Feb 23, 2011

Alma Mater Honors Felder

Dr. Richard M. Felder, chemical and biomolecular engineering professor, has won the City College of New York’s top award for engineering and computer science alumni. 

Nov 18, 2010

Khan Wins $25,000 Reynolds Prize

Dr. Saad A. Khan, Alcoa Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is the 26th recipient of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Extension. 

Aug 31, 2010

Gubbins Wins Rossini Award

Dr. Keith E. Gubbins received the 2012 Rossini Lectureship Award from the International Association of Chemical Thermodynamics. 

May 4, 2010

Roberts Remembered

The late Dr. George W. Roberts, emeritus professor and department head of chemical and biomolecular engineering, will be remembered for 21 years of service as a teacher, researcher and administrator. 

Feb 18, 2010

Felder Honored

Dr. Richard M. Felder, the Hoechst Celanese Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, will receive an honorary doctorate of engineering in May from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for his contributions to engineering and science education. 

Aug 20, 2009

ACS Honors Flickinger

Dr. Michael Flickinger, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and microbiology, has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society.