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American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Officers -- 2009-2010

Emily Leitsch, President
Michael P. Maggio, Vice President
Tawfiq Afif, Secretary
Kevin Kapuza, Treasurer
Michael P. Maggio, Technical Project Manager
Chris Wells, Web Master

Dr. Marina Tsianou, Faculty Advisor

Society of BioChemical Engineers (SBE)

Officers -- 2009-2010

Kyle McHugh , Chair

Dr. Mattheos Koffas, Faculty Advisor

Graduate Student Association

Officers -- 2009-2010

Katherine Schadel-Shaul, President
Biswa Das, Vice President
Sri Madabhushi, Secretary
Chi Lo, Treasurer
Gaurav Vajani, Senator
Corey Schaffer, Senator

Research Spotlight

Quantitative experiments and theory applied to study human vascular disorders

Researchers apply cellular and biomolecular engineering principles to study human vascular diseases. Many of the studies examine the functions of blood and vascular components under fluid shear conditions. >>
Research Spotlight

Researchers develop process to prepare luminescent quantum dots

A combined vapor- and solution-phase process produces silicon nanoparticles having size-dependent optical properties. Potential applications range from solar cells to bioimaging. >>
Research Spotlight

Stem cell research

Systems are engineered for the propagation of human stem cells and their differentiation to endoderm cells in clinically relevant quantities. Stem cell progeny cultured in a microcarrier bioreactor is shown. >>
Research Spotlight

Improved Batteries for Medical Devices

Researchers are exploring how to extend the life time of batteries used in medical devices. Novel material structures are being explored as cathode materials. Discharge and parasitic reaction mechanisms are being characterized and quantified. >>
Research Spotlight

Two CBE faculty recognized with the Nation's highest honor in science and technology.

Prof. Eli Ruckenstein (left) and Prof. Esther Takeuchi (right) receive National Medals from Presidents Clinton and Obama, respectively.
Credits: (l) The White House; (r) AP

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Nancy Cribbin
Ph.D. Student

Events

Annual Graduate Research Open House

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Keynote Lecture by Dr. David A. Putnam
Graduate Student Poster Session