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

Powering Up

Distinguished University Professor Chunsheng Wang Redesigns Batteries for Ultrafast Charging EVs.

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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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News & Events

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Nov 5, 2026

Hannah Zierden Named Amongst AIChE’s Class of 35 Under 35

The assistant professor joins a group of distinguished early career chemical engineers leading the way to the...

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I love how ChBE research focuses on applying fundamental science concepts to create useful real-world products.

Nov 5, 2026

Celebrating Native and Indigenous Heritage Month 2026

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Nov 2, 2026

Learning From the Past, Innovating for the Future: Engineering...

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Oct 28, 2026

Bio-Based Food Packaging Wrap Extends Shelf Life of Avocados,...

Avocado and cucumber wrapped in bio-based films.

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BIOE Seminar: Synthetic Reconstitution of Complex Cellular Function
November 13, 2026

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Empowering Households: Plug-in Solar, Storage, and More
November 13, 2026

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AABC Commissioning Group Pop-up
November 19, 2026

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CHBE Seminar: Dr. Daniel C. Nelson, UMD
November 20, 2026

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MAGE's UMD Student Virtual Open House
December 1, 2026