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#GINNing Podcast: Of Resins and Residences

Jeremy D Henderson | 06/28/24

Lucila Carias, a bioresin-backing GRA in the Department of Chemical Engineering from the plastic-producing province of El Salvador, is researching ways to 3D print — yep — houses. 
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Assistant professor in chemical engineering to explore frozen polymer solutions' impact on oil pipelines

Joe McAdory | 06/21/24

Jean-Francois Louf was awarded a two-year, $110,000 grant from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund for his project, "Freezing of polymer solution droplets."
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Eight innovative projects receive 2024 internal awards

06/11/24

External NewsEight innovative projects have been named recipients of Auburn University’s internal research and creative works funding awards programs for 2024.

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#GINNing Podcast: Habbit Forming

Jeremy Henderson | 05/24/24

Listen to chemical engineering visiting lecturer Nicole Habbit discuss Auburn's irresistible role in shaping her career on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast.

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NSF, NIST grants boost Auburn Engineering’s prominence in polymer sustainability

Jeremy Henderson | 04/26/24

Ed Davis, associate professor of mechanical engineering, is the principal investigator for two new awards — one from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the other from the National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) — aimed at educating future polymer researchers as well as recycling industry professionals on the growing importance and evolving challenges of polymer recycling.
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Chemical engineering graduate student wins American Heart Association Award to promote diversity in science

Joe McAdory | 04/22/24

The fellowship embarks Ayuba Akinpelu’s research into how pressure influences the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases, focusing on smooth muscle cells.

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Auburn chemical engineering students make statement at AIChE Southern Regional Conference

Joe McAdory | 04/01/24

Not only did Auburn's Chem-E car capture the regional championship, but Auburn's Chem-E jeopardy team took second place and two students won individual poster presentation awards in the March 15-16 conference
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#GINNing Podcast: Pirouettes to Polymers

Jeremy Henderson | 03/15/24

Cassandra Porter. Cassie Porter. Cass Porter. She goes by many names. And she has even more pursuits. She's a former professional ballerina. A current fossil hunter. And a day-jobbing assistant professor of chemical engineering. Curious? Well then join us as we pass through the walls of mystery surrounding this membrane manipulating maestro. 
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Senior in bioprocess engineering is college's only Matthews Scholar Program fellow for 2023-24

Joe McAdory | 03/04/24

Jada Neal, an Auburn University Undergraduate Research fellow, is using biopolymers to find skin care solutions.
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Assistant professor in chemical engineering to explore frozen polymer solutions' impact on oil pipelines

Joe McAdory | 02/28/24

Jean-Francois Louf was awarded a two-year, $110,000 grant from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund for his project, "Freezing of polymer solution droplets."
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Auburn to host American Institute of Chemical Engineers Southern Regional Conference March 15-16

Joe McAdory | 02/19/24

The 2024 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Student Southern Regional Conference brings together like-minded undergraduate students to learn from one another, put their skills to the test, and develop new ones.
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Professor in chemical engineering part of Phase I NSF Convergence Accelerator grant to develop portable opioid biosensors

Joe McAdory | 02/13/24

Xinyu Zhang and a team of researchers are developing innovative, cost-effective and portable opioid biosensors capable of providing immediate and accurate opioid detection and monitoring.
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Chemical engineering start-up nominated for prestigious Ignite Award

Ward Swift | 01/16/24

VivoSphere, a biomedical engineering start-up founded by chemical engineering researchers Elizabeth Lipke and Yuan Tian, has been selected as one of the most promising new ventures in the bio-diagnostics industry.

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Auburn and IntraMicron demonstrate high power battery for next-generation defense applications

Joe McAdory | 12/12/23

A revolutionary means to safely meet the extreme demands of pulse-power electrical systems was demonstrated on Dec. 7.

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Center for Microfibrous Materials Manufacturing creates meaningful impact through innovation

Joe McAdory | 10/27/23

Founded in 1996, the center continues to be a hub for innovation that impacts multiple industries.
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#GINNing Podcast: Clocks and Chemicals

Jeremy Henderson | 09/15/23

When it comes to dialysis, chemical engineering doctoral student and Jordan-Hare Stadium play clock operator Matt Garnett definitely wants to delay the game.

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Alabama Center for Paper and Bioresource Engineering prepares today's students to become tomorrow's leaders

Joe McAdory | 09/13/23

Within this program, students learn biosystems engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, process control and optimization, material engineering, mechanical engineering and more.
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Assistant professor in chemical engineering earns $430k National Science Foundation grant

Joe McAdory | 08/18/23

Michael Howard is developing computer models to help scientists understand and design soft materials, from industrial fluids and consumer products to nanoparticles delivered to complex environments like the body.
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Chemical engineering professors create USDA, NSF-funded research that could positively impact global food supply, environment

Joe McAdory | 08/17/23

Jin Wang and Peter He co-authored a pair of USDA and NSF studies that explore means to convert bio-gas into animal feed – creating a sustainable circular aquaculture industry – and remove methane from the atmosphere.

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#GINNing Podcast: Ross Boss

Jeremy Henderson | 07/07/23

There's a new chair over in Ross Hall. And we're not talking La-Z-Boy.  Listen to Selen Cremaschi, the B. Redd and Susan W. Redd Eminent Scholar Chair Professor, discuss her new role in Auburn University’s Department of Chemical Engineering on the latest episode of the award-winning #GINNing Podcast below, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts by searching #GINNing.
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#GINNing Podcast: Brine of the Times

Jeremy Henderson | 05/26/23

A lot of people just whine about brine. But not assistant environmental engineering professor and wastewater recycling wunderkind Nick Zou.
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#GINNing Podcast: Since she was 13

Jeremy Henderson | 05/05/23

Katie Leonard, Auburn's latest NSF Graduate Research Fellowship recipient, graduates in May with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, something that's been in the works since was 13.

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Graduate School honors 13 students, four faculty/staff from Auburn Engineering

Joe McAdory | 05/05/23

Students, faculty and staff recognized at the annual Auburn University Graduate School awards ceremony, Friday, April 28, in the Melton Student Center Ballroom.
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AUsome Science in 60 Seconds challenges student researchers

Joe McAdory | 04/28/23

The research-based competition presented by the Council of Engineering Graduate Students tasked students to create videos and explain their respective projects in a minute or less.