Welcome to
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Welcome to the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Currently, our faculty are actively leading research into both traditional chemical and energy industries as well as new areas of application and innovation, such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, and sustainable energy.
Our primary mission is to educate leaders and innovators through creation of fundamental knowledge and technologies in the chemical and biomolecular sciences and engineering. The general theme of our program is to foster creativity, to recognize excellence, and to promote a collegial and cohesive research and educational environment while emphasizing the value of diversity.
I encourage you to explore this website to learn more about us and what our program has to offer.
Sincerely,
Bamin Khomami,
Department Head
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» NOTABLE NEWS: Dr. Thomas Zawodzinski Named in the 2011 Class of ECS Fellows
Established in 1989, the designation of Fellow of The Electrochemical Society is awarded for individual contributions and leadership in the achievement of science and technology in the area of electrochemistry and solid state sciences and current active participation in the affairs of ECS.
Dr. Zawodzinski presently is the Governor's Chair in Electrical Energy Conversion and Storage, with appointments in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
» NOTABLE NEWS: CBE Celebrates 75 Years!
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering formally celebrated its 75th anniversary with a reception and dinner for colleagues and friends at the Club LeConte on September 30, 2011.
The Chemical Engineering department was established by the UT Board of Trustees in 1936. Its original home was in Estabrook Hall. Early leaders and innovators in the department included the first department head, Dr. Robert M. Boarts; Dr. Homer F. Johnson; Dr. Fred N. Peebles; Dr. George C. Frazier; Dr. Joseph J. Perona; Dr. John W. Prados; and Dr. Charles F. Moore.
About this website
The CBE website provides a glimpse of the many activities within our department to alumni, friends, and guests. Information and opportunities for prospective and current students, new position announcements, departmental newsletters, and brochures may all be found following the links below and on the left menu of this webpage.
» Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UTK
» Opportunities for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
» Careers in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
and much, much more!
Contact Us
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
1512 Middle Drive
419 Dougherty Engineering Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996-2200
Tel: (865) 974-2421
Fax: (865) 974-7076
Email: cbe@utk.edu
Dr. Bamin Khomami
Department Head