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Chemical Engineering Research

There’s an extraordinary spirit at the heart of the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University. Our faculty and students stand together to explore a research spectrum that spans applied innovation—like biomass utilization, process safety, and hydrocarbon processing—to transformative discoveries in nanotechnology, life sciences, and molecular simulation. United by our core values and pursuit of knowledge, we answer the call for the good of society, turning understanding into action that drives real-world impact. At the same time, we cultivate independence and leadership in our students—shaping a new generation of scientific trailblazers who will continue advancing technology for the greater good.

Research Areas

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Biomedical and Biomolecular

This field focuses on combining biological, biochemical, and chemical engineering principles to investigate the chemical processes that occur within living organisms.

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Catalysis and Reaction

The focus of research in catalysis and reaction engineering is the development of pioneering catalysts and the discovery of highly efficient reaction systems.

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Energy

Research in the energy space within our chemical engineering department focuses on the grand challenge of providing affordable and sustainable clean energy solutions for future generations.

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Materials and Nano

Structure-composition-property interrelationships in atomic-, nano-, and mesoscale materials, including metals, semiconductors, ceramics, polymers, and their hybrids.

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Process Safety

Process Safety studies how and when a processing system can fail, causing process (accident) events with negative impact.

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Process Systems

This scientific discipline integrates scales and components describing the behavior of a physicochemical system via mathematical modeling, data analytics, process design, integration, optimization, intensification, and control.

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Sustainability

Departmental research on sustainability involves technologies that allow humans to enjoy a high standard of living while minimizing environmental impact.

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