Excellence in research, teaching and service.
We formulate solutions to chemical and biomolecular engineering challenges, from processes in food production, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products, to developing energy, electronics and innovative materials.
Our Programs
Transforming raw materials into valuable products through chemical processes. Great for those interested in industries like pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing.
Strategic Research Areas
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Biomolecular Engineering and Biotechnology
Pioneering research in synthetic biology, systems biology, biomedical research and biotechnology, biochemistry and biophysics of biological systems.
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Soft Matter and Complex Fluids
Understanding the structure, behavior, and movement of complex fluids and polymers.
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Molecular Simulation and Complex Systems Modeling
Developing and applying computational models for engineering applications.
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Engineering Education
Combining engineering and education research to understand and improve the development of engineers.
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Engineered Nanomaterials and Interfaces
Applying specialized knowledge to nanofibers, solar power, and materials science.
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Energy and Sustainability
Coordinating research and education efforts through sustainability centers to make affordable energy.
News Highlights
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History-making gift endows professorship in R.F. Smith School
With the largest gift from a Cornell Engineering alumna in the college’s history, Lisa Walker ’86 has established the Lisa L. Walker 1986 Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, creating an endowed professorship and accompanying research fund to support exceptional faculty.
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ChemE Car at Cornell: Driven by chemistry, fueled by community
Cornell’s ChemE Car team uses chemistry to power miniature cars, fostering innovation, teamwork, and national success through resilience and hands-on engineering.
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R.F. Smith School to ‘revolutionize’ chemical engineering with NSF grant
With the support of a Revolutionizing Engineering Departments grant from the National Science Foundation, the R.F. Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering will update its undergraduate curriculum, completely overhaul how it is delivered and reshape the school’s culture.
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EPICC Awards honor engineering faculty, staff for embodying values
Cornell Engineering celebrated its fourth annual EPICC Awards on Oct. 21, recognizing faculty and staff whose work exemplifies the college’s core values of excellence, purpose, innovation, community, and collaboration.
Upcoming Events
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CHEME 7900 Seminar: Peijun Guo (Yale)
Tracking and making use of heat in two-dimensional metal halide perovskites Two-dimensional metal halide perovskites (2D-MHPs) are chemically and structurally diverse semiconducting materials with pro…
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Chemical Engineering M.Eng. Virtual Info Session – Dec 11
Register Now. Cornell’s one-year Chemical Engineering Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) program is designed to bridge the gap between your academic foundation and the demands of today’s profe…
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Chemical Engineering M.Eng. Virtual Info Session – Jan 15
Register Now Cornell’s one-year Chemical Engineering Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) program is designed to bridge the gap between your academic foundation and the demands of today’s profes…
