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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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.
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Awards honor Cornell Engineering faculty for teaching, advising
Cornell Engineering honored the transformative impact of its faculty at the 2025 Fall Faculty Reception, recognizing this year’s Teaching and Advising Award winners for their outstanding commitment to student success.
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Expanded SPROUT Awards maintain engineering innovation momentum
From mapping the human gut-brain connection to creating safer cancer nanotherapies, the latest Expanded SPROUT Awards from Cornell Engineering are exploring breakthroughs in microbiome science, quantum materials and biomedical engineering.
Upcoming Events
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CHEME 7900 Seminar: Sanat Kumar (Columbia)
Mechanism of Quiescent Nanoplastic Formation from Semicrystalline Polymers Polymers are known to spontaneously produce microplastics (sizes 1üm – 3mm) and nanoplastics (10nm – 1üm). …
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Chemical Engineering M.Eng. Virtual Info Session – Nov 18
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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Soft Matter Discussions: Denis Bartolo (ENS Lyon)
This year, our conversations will focus on the key challenges and opportunities in soft matter design, including living materials, nanomaterials, and the macroscopic behavior of soft systems. Each sem…
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Soft Matter Discussions: Daniel Goldman (Georgia Tech)
This year, our conversations will focus on the key challenges and opportunities in soft matter design, including living materials, nanomaterials, and the macroscopic behavior of soft systems. Each sem…
