Rice U. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Congratulations to Ahmad Elgazzar on successfully defending his Ph.D. thesis! 🎓 His work on electrochemical CO₂ conversion highlights exciting advances in sustainable energy technologies.

Join us for the 2026 Akers’ Design Competition at Rice! See senior ChBE students present innovative solutions in sustainability, energy & chemical engineering. 📅 April 23 | ⏰ 10:50 AM 📍 O’Connor Building

Rafael Verduzco named faculty director of the Rice Center for STEM Engagement at Rice University 👏 Verduzco will help advance STEM access, teacher development and student programs across Houston and beyond. Read more: chbe.rice.edu/news/rafael-ve…

Today’s the day! Support Rice Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering in the 24-Hour Challenge. Your gift strengthens student initiatives like experiential learning, mentoring, grad support, AIChE participation & collaborative research. Give by 11:59 p.m. CT: givecampus.com/s/6s9wzm

Tomorrow is Rice’s 24-Hour Challenge! Your gift to the ChBE Department Excellence Fund empowers students driving innovation in chemical, energy, biotech & materials industries. givecampus.com/s/6s9wzm

Early giving starts now for Rice’s 24-Hour Challenge! Support ChBE and invest directly in our students and top priorities. Help us reach 75 donors to unlock a $25,000 gift — every donation counts! #1Day1Rice Give now: givecampus.com/s/6s9wzm

Last Friday, Rice ChBE welcomed students from across the country for Visiting Weekend: Night at the Museum. Prospective students got a firsthand look at our programs, research culture, and community while connecting with future classmates and faculty.

Mark your calendars: March 4 is the 24-Hour Challenge! When Rice Engineering and Computing reaches 600 donors, we will unlock a $120K gift from the Engineering Advisory Board for the Dean’s Fund for Engineering Excellence. Stay tuned for updates! #1Day1Rice

“What you learn in a PhD isn’t just science — it’s how to think, adapt, and lead.” 🔍💡 Inspiring fireside chat with Sumedh Warudkar ’13 on career pathways, the energy transition, and why transferable skills matter as much as tech innovation. chbe.rice.edu/news/lab-leade…

Join us for the Wilber Lecture in Chemical Engineering with Prof. Brian Pfleger (UW–Madison) as he explores how engineered microbes are shaping the future of biomanufacturing. 📅 March 5 | ⏰ 2:30 PM Register: events.rice.edu/event/420792-c…

Don’t miss the Leland Lecture in Chemical Engineering with Dr. Cynthia Friend on January 29 at the Bioscience Research Collaborative. Lecture followed by a reception. We hope to see you there!. Last chance to register: events.rice.edu/event/415494-c…

How will catalysis shape the future of energy & materials? Hear from Dr. Cynthia Friend, NAS at the 2026 Leland Lecture in Chemical Engineering on Jan 29 at 4:30 p.m. 📍 Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC), Auditorium 103 🔗 Register here: events.rice.edu/event/415494-c…

Save the date 📅 The 2026 Leland Lecture in Chemical Engineering welcomes Dr. Cynthia Friend, NAS, President & CEO of @KavliFoundation. Jan 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC), Auditorium 103 Register here: events.rice.edu/event/415494-c…

Researchers uncover the hidden physics of knot formation in fluids, a discovery that could reshape how scientists understand polymer dynamics, with implications for understanding DNA, soft materials and nanostructure design. news.rice.edu/news/2025/rice…

Congratulations to our newest Rice Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Graduates! We’re incredibly proud of your hard work, resilience, and commitment to innovation. Here’s to the bright impact you’ll make in the world 💙🦉#RiceChBE

Congratulations to ChBE adjunct faculty member Dr. Moha Ateia! His work was selected as a Best Paper in ES&T 🎉 pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.10…

Big wins for Rice ChBE at #AIChE2025! Our undergrads delivered impressive research presentations and brought home multiple poster awards. 👏 chbe.rice.edu/news/rice-unde…

Congratulations to Devon Kulhanek on successfully defending his doctoral thesis! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off. From all of us in Rice ChBE, we wish you continued success in your future endeavors! Well done, Dr. Kulhanek 🎉🎉

Big congratulations to our Rice ChBE students featured in this year’s Take the Cake celebration! This Rice tradition honors students who earn competitive fellowships — and we’re so proud of their achievements. youtube.com/watch?v=khqt0S…

Exciting breakthrough from Rice and Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Their new physics-based model for NMR relaxation links molecular dynamics to MRI signals — paving the way for sharper, safer scans. news.rice.edu/news/2025/shar…