Carrigan, Cai Named the Latest Copenhaver Fellows
A researcher of tech subcultures and a pioneer in bottlebrush polymers are the latest recipients of the Copenhaver Fellowships.
Microplastics Are in Our Food, Water and Air
UVA chemical engineer professor Bryan Berger is studying the impact of exposure levels to microplastics and exploring ways to reduce plastic use.
UVA Engineering To Welcome Ayman Karim as New Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering
UVA Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of notable catalysis researcher Ayman Karim as the new chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Ayman Karim
Ayman Karim is the incoming chair and professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and will assume his role in August 2025. Karim’s research focuses on designing heterogeneous catalysts for energy and environmental applications using controlled synthesis, detailed kinetics, and advanced in-situ and in-operando characterization techniques.
Bilodeau Lands NSF CAREER Award To Explore the Behavior of Peptide-Covered Surfaces
A UVA Engineering assistant professor of chemical engineering has won the NSF CAREER Award for her AI approach to studying peptide-covered surfaces.
UVA’s 2024 Research Achievement Awards Feature Numerous Engineering Faculty
Five engineering faculty won three of the University of Virginia’s top research awards. Many more were recognized during an annual ceremony celebrating UVA’s research accomplishments.