The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland

Chemical Engineers Reveal Results for SAGES

Researchers reveal new sodium-metal batteries for grid energy applications.

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Solid-State Battery Milestone Reaches New Heights

Chemical engineers advanced a new chemistry for next-generation EV batteries.

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A First Look at Photocatalysis

A Matter paper revealed the first accurate model for plasmonic photocatalysis, co-authored by Taylor Woehl, an electron microscopy researcher.

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UMD Joins Research Consortium

A $50M Sodium-Ion Battery Innovation Partnership led by Argonne National Laboratory Seeks to Accelerate Sustainable Energy Solutions for EVs.

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Heading to NCAA Championship

Undergraduate Rose Coats ’27 will compete in the 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championship this weekend in Madison, Wisconsin.

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$21M +

in current research expenditures

Lasting Partnerships

ChBE faculty members frequently partner with ARL and national labs across the U.S. to solve society's most pressing energy problems.

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45%

of student body are female

Student Diversity

Women account for roughly 45 percent - and minorities, nearly 25 percent - of the ChBE student body.

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96%

retention rate of ChBE majors at the end of freshman year

Leading Programs

Chemical engineering at Maryland ranked #19 in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report, while the Clark School of Engineering ranked #10 for its graduate program.

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Feb 12, 2025

Fischell Institute Black History Month Spotlight: Sofia Jackson

Jackson first learned about Kofinas’ research after hearing a presentation about his work on batteries and...

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Being a scholarship recipient... drove me to become more involved with ChBE and to take advantage of a diverse set of opportunities.

Feb 3, 2025

The Clark School Celebrates the Legacy and Impact of Black...

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Jan 23, 2025

Chemical Engineers Reveal Progress Towards Sodium Batteries for...

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Jan 21, 2025

Researchers’ Solid-State Battery Milestone Reaches New Heights

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CHBE Seminar: Ravi Khanna, GSE Solutions
February 21, 2025

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Launch your Future: NASA GSFC Internship Virtual Webinar
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L3Harris - Crafting your Elevator Pitch and Navigating the Job Offer Process
February 27, 2025

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. Birthe Kjellerup, UMD
February 28, 2025

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Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Info Session
March 1, 2025

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Interview Tips Workshop
March 10, 2025

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Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab Regional Pitch Competitions
March 12, 2025

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Resume Writing Workshop
March 25, 2025

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Baltimore Engineering Alumni & Friends Networking Reception
March 26, 2025

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Job Offers & Salary Negotiation
March 27, 2025