The University of Iowa (UI) Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (CBE) will mark the conclusion of its year-long centennial celebration with a reception at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting on Nov. 10 in Minneapolis.  

For University of Iowa chemical and biochemical engineering PhD student Jackson Begolka, the past year has taken him far beyond the traditional boundaries of an engineering education. 

A University of Iowa-led engineering research team is developing a new way to produce nitric acid using only air, water, and electricity. 

Young Sunwoo, a University of Iowa engineering alumnus and director general of the International Union of Air Pollution Prevention and Environmental Protection Associations (IUAPPA), has advanced clean air and environmental sustainability initiatives on a global scale, earning the 2026 International Impact Award.

University of Iowa atmospheric chemist Jun Wang used machine learning, satellite observations, and air quality data to create detailed ozone maps across the United States.

Meesha Dogan, CEO, co-founder, and director of Cardio Diagnostics, recently led a group of Iowa engineering students on a tour of her company’s Iowa City lab, where patient samples are processed for diagnostic testing.

Kirsten Riley is a Chemical Engineering alumna from the University of Iowa. She is currently working at Bayer and a member of the CBE Advisory Board. Learn more about Kirsten and how she has utilized her ChemE degree throughout her career!

Shiljashree Vijay is a chemical engineering alumna from the University of Iowa. She is currently a senior product and development engineer at SunHydrogen. Learn more about Shiljashree and how she has utilized her ChemE PhD throughout her career!

Cade Machin is a fourth-year undergraduate student in chemical and biochemical engineering

Hossein Zare is a fourth year PhD student in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering