Department News

Keep up to date with the latest Chemical and Biological Engineering news.

UB CBE Announces the 2018 Ruckenstein Lecture on Friday, April 27 featuring Dr. Jeffrey A. Hubbell
2/20/18

Dr. Jeffrey Hubbell is a Professor in the Institute for Molecular Engineering of the University of Chicago and will present a lecture on 'Glycomaterials for Engineering Immunity and Tolerance.'

Sustainable, wheelchairfriendly garden to be built at Buffalo Center
4/23/18
An article on Buffalo Rising reports four UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences seniors, Amelia Veitch, Austin Reese, Andrea Oaks, and Austin Izzo, have secured a grant from Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) to build a sustainable, wheelchair-friendly garden at the Buffalo Center (Rehabilitation & Nursing).
Five named SUNY Distinguished Professors
4/16/18

The faculty members were appointed to SUNY's highest faculty rank for their innovative research and teaching, and community service.

Two SEAS faculty named SUNY Distinguished Professors
4/20/18
Two SEAS faculty members were among the five UB professors to be appointed to the rank of SUNY Distinguished Professor, the highest faculty achievement in the SUNY system.
Could 'nanowood’ replace styrofoam?
3/27/18

An article in Smithsonian magazine about a new super-lightweight insulating material that scientists say could prove to be a better, more eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam interviews Mark Swihart, UB Distinguished Professor of chemical and biological engineering.

Jim van Oss was named the 2018 Engineer of the Year by the UBEAA.
James van Oss named 2018 Engineer of the Year
3/26/18
James F. van Oss is passionate about his alma mater and in giving back to the University at Buffalo and the community at large.
UB’s Engineering Alumni Association named Ashish Shah (center) its Engineer of the Year. Shown with Shah are Jordan Walbesser and Courtney Bentley. Photo credit: The Onion Studio
Shah named 2017 Engineer of the Year
3/20/17

“Know that if you do good work, you will be helping someone somewhere in the world,” were some of the words of wisdom Ashish Shah (PhD ’93, MS ’89, Electrical Engineering) shared with students and fellow alumni during the annual Engineering Celebrations event.

Media advisory: High school students to visit UB for Science Exploration Day
3/20/18

While UB students are enjoying their mid-semester break, the university will play host to local high school students for Science Exploration Day.