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Sep 25, 2026

Spontak Retires After 34 Years

Richard Spontak, Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and Alumni Distinguished Graduate and Undergraduate Professor has retired after 34 years at NC State…
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Sep 23, 2026

From Pipettes to Pedagogy: Faculty Reflections of the Drive Behind Academia

From a young age, students are asked a familiar question: “what do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question as old as time, and for a…
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Sep 3, 2026

A New Wearable Patch That Vibrates When It Detects Environmental Hazards

Collaboration between researchers from both inside and outside our department is a hallmark of CBE-based research work. The project described below, which is a collaborative effort between members of CBE…
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Sep 3, 2026

Velev to Receive 2027 ACS Award in Colloid Chemistry

S. Frank and Doris Culberson Distinguished Professor Orlin Velev is the 2027 recipient of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Award in Colloid Chemistry. The award was established in 1952 and…
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Aug 19, 2026

Welcome Three New CBE Faculty Members

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State is excited to welcome its newest cohort of faculty members. Bringing cutting-edge expertise in areas ranging from bio-inspired sustainable materials…
Milad Abolhasani

Aug 6, 2026

AI-Powered Laboratories Are Changing the Future of Discovery

Five questions with Alcoa Professor Milad Abolhasani.