About Us

Over 70 students posed for a photo after presenting their research posters at the UB CBE annual graduate research symposium.

Addressing fundamental problems in chemical and biological engineering science.

We are an international leader, creating innovative technological solutions to address global challenges in the areas of health, energy, and the environment. We provide an outstanding undergraduate and graduate educational experience to our students, aiming to produce tomorrow’s innovators and leaders in research, education, government, and industry.

CBE at a glance

Degrees Offered

Faculty and Students

Full-time Faculty: 27

Student Body: 

187 undergraduate

139 graduate

Research Areas

Research Overview

37,000 square feet of teaching and research labs
Over $10 million in annual research expenditures

Department Chair

  • Chair's Welcome
    2/14/25
    Welcome to the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University at Buffalo!
  • Who We Are
    3/11/24
    We offer research experience and career opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students in biological, materials, and computational engineering.
  • Why Choose CBE?
    3/11/24
    Our research spans across nanoscale science and engineering, computational science and engineering and biochemical and biomedical engineering.
  • About the University
    9/7/22
    The University at Buffalo has three campuses: the North Campus in suburban Amherst, the South Campus on Main Street in a North Buffalo neighborhood and the growing Downtown Campus, encompassing several buildings in downtown Buffalo.
  • About Buffalo-Niagara
    12/13/22
    The Buffalo-Niagara region is a major metropolitan area with a diverse blend of communities, each with its own distinct character and all united in a rich panorama of life.
  • Connect With Us
    11/8/24
    Learning more about UB CBE and keeping in touch is simple, and there are many easy ways to get regular updated info.  
  • Employment Opportunities
    2/25/25
    Explore our current openings in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. 
  • Contact Us
    9/28/22
    Please contact us with any questions related to our department.
  • The Catalyst
    10/13/22
  • Support Us
    8/18/23
    UB chemical and biological engineering students have access to an outstanding educational experience, funded in great part by donations from former students like you. Your support will enhance this experience, by funding lab upgrades, and hands-on student activities and research.