Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Nov 8, 2011

Culberson honored with 2011 Menscer Cup

S. Frank Culberson, a 1960 chemical engineering alumnus, received the 2011 Menscer Cup on Oct. 27 in recognition of his exemplary service to North Carolina State University. 

Oct 27, 2011

Chemical engineering students, student chapter receive national AIChE awards

Nine chemical and biomolecular engineering undergraduates at North Carolina State University received national awards at the 2011 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) annual meeting. And for the 14th time in 16 years, NC State’s student chapter won Outstanding Student Chapter Award from AIChE. 

Sep 13, 2011

Spontak selected as 2012 Lars Onsager Professor

Richard Spontak, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and materials science and engineering at North Carolina State University, has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the Lars Onsager Professorship from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). 

Jul 19, 2011

Velev named ACS Fellow

Dr. Orlin D. Velev, INVISTA Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS). 

Jun 7, 2011

Gift from alumnus creates two engineering professorships at NC State

S. Frank Culberson, a chemical engineering alumnus, and his wife, Doris, have pledged $1 million over five years to establish two professorships in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University. 

May 31, 2011

Bullard elected ASEE Chemical Engineering Division Director

Dr. Lisa Bullard, teaching professor and director of undergraduate studies for the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been elected as a chemical engineering (ChE) division director by the American Society for Engineering Education. 

May 5, 2011

Spontak awarded Colwyn Medal for outstanding research related to rubber industry

Dr. Richard J. Spontak, alumni distinguished professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and materials science and engineering at North Carolina State University, has been awarded the Colwyn Medal from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining for his seminal research involving thermoplastic elastomer systems. 

Apr 25, 2011

Dickey receives 2011 Sigma Xi Young Researcher Award

Dr. Michael Dickey, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University, has received the 2011 Sigma Xi Faculty Research Award from NC State’s chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society. 

Apr 22, 2011

Grant receives 2011 Winifred Burks-Houck leadership award

Dr. Christine Grant, associate dean for faculty development and special initiatives and professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University, has received the 2011 Winifred Burks-Houck Women’s Professional Leadership Award from the National Organization for Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE).