Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Chemical engineerslove a good challenge.

From fuel cells to disease-fighting drugs, Illinois engineers are solving the world's most daunting challenges in health, energy and the environment.

Researchers gain control over soft-molecule synthesis

Department welcomes new faculty members Baron Peters and Xiao Su

Unmuting large silent genes lets bacteria produce new molecules, potential drug candidates

Department celebrates December Chemical Engineering graduates

Paul Kenis named Elio Eliakim Tarika Chair in Chemical Engineering

Our students, faculty and alumni are leaders and problem solvers.

average ACT score of incoming freshman

$70k

average annual salary with a BS in ChemE from Illinois

alumni and faculty in National Academy of Engineering