Chemical Engineers Move Society Forward
Using advanced molecular engineering strategies, we are driving innovation in fields as varied and as important to society as solar energy and battery technologies, natural gas to chemical conversions, water purification, pollutant remediation, tissue engineering and pharmaceutical processing and drug delivery.
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UVA Engineering Professor Michael L. King Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering has elected Michael L. King, a professor of practice in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, to its Class of 2026.
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UVA Alumna and Engineering Foundation Board Member Anne Aunins Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering has elected Anne Aunins, a University of Virginia chemical engineering alumna and board member of the University of Virginia Engineering Foundation, to its Class of 2026.
Spotlight on Chemical Engineering Faculty
Camille Bilodeau, assistant professor of chemical engineering, explains how her research group uses molecular simulations and artificial intelligence to develop tools to discover and design new molecules.
Jason Bates, assistant professor of chemical engineering, discusses his research on the synthesis and characterization of catalysts.
Join Our Faculty
Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia conducts internationally recognized education and research programs in the application of the chemical sciences to societal needs. We are recruiting a tenure-track assistant professor with a research focus on energy-related areas including membrane science and technology, electrolysis, fuel cells, chemical conversion devices, and/or electrochemical systems.
Our Research
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Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering
Our researchers work in the areas of protein separation, protein and viral engineering, tissue engineering, crystallization of pharmaceuticals and systems biology.
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Energy and the Environment
Faculty work in fields that include catalysis, electrochemistry, biorenewable conversion, bioremediation, materials for energy generation and storage, solar energy conversion and membrane-based water purification.
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Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology
Our labs conduct research in areas that include advanced polymeric materials, nanostructured fluids, novel catalytic materials, metal organic frameworks, biomaterials and macromolecular engineering for separations.
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Simulation and Complex Systems
UVA Chemical Engineering researchers work in areas that include Modeling of bacterial chemotaxis and phase separation of polymers on nanoparticles.
Meeting goals for sustainable energy, clean water and better health
Drawing on expertise in areas like catalysis, electrochemical systems, transport properties of biological systems and polymers for membranes and biomaterials, our faculty bridge the gaps between molecular-level interactions and real-world applications.
Meet our Faculty
Our Student Culture
UVA Chemical Engineering students are not only taught to think like professional engineers, they join a vibrant and highly collaborative department culture. Throughout their years in the program, students learn clear communication, creativity and problem-solving skills.
This year was the first CHE: The Challenge, providing students with both physical and mental challenges that showcased the importance of teamwork, communication and on-the-fly strategic thinking.
