chemical and biomolecular engineering
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Simon named head of Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
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New catalyst makes styrene manufacturing cheaper, greener
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Researchers demonstrate self-sterilizing polymers work against SARS-CoV-2
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Investigating opportunities
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Hsiao receives NSF CAREER Award
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Eight engineering professors named University Faculty Scholars
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Granting gifts of appreciation
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Artificial Chemist 2.0: Quantum dot R&D in less than an hour
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