MIT Chemical Engineering (ChemE)

06/09/2026

We're gearing up for ! Brian Bilello '97, Course X alum and president of the New England Revolution, discusses bringing the world's biggest sporting event to Boston https://ow.ly/pwz950Z9E0N

12/09/2025

We are so proud! Our own Paula Hammond has been named the next Dean of Engineering, effective January 16, 2026.

Paula Hammond ’84, PhD ’93, an Institute Professor and MIT’s executive vice provost, has been named dean of MIT’s School of Engineering, effective January 16. She will succeed Anantha Chandrakasan, who was appointed MIT’s provost in July.

Hammond, who was head of the Department of Chemical Engineering from 2015 to 2023, has also served as MIT’s vice provost for faculty. She will be the first woman to hold the role of dean of MIT’s School of Engineering. She has earned many accolades for her work developing polymers and nanomaterials that can be used for applications including drug delivery, regenerative medicine, noninvasive imaging, and battery technology.

Throughout her career at MIT, Hammond has helped to create a supportive environment in which faculty and students can do their best work.

“Ever since enrolling at MIT as an undergraduate, Paula has built a remarkable record of accomplishment in scholarship, teaching, and service,” says Chandrakasan. “Faculty, staff, and students across the Institute praise her wisdom, selflessness, and kindness, especially when it comes to enabling others’ professional growth and success.”

https://news.mit.edu/2025/paula-hammond-dean-school-engineering-1205

11/10/2025

A beautiful new book by our own resident science photographer Felice Frankel was highlighted in Popular Science. The images (and context) are amazing.

New photography book encourages us to look for science everywhere.

06/04/2025

Another big congratulations to our graduating Seniors! Congrats Chemical Engineering Class of 2025!!!

05/28/2025

Let's get this commencement going, up first, School of Engineering Advanced Degree ceremony. Congratulations to Chemical Engineering's newest doctoral graduates!

05/22/2025

Another incredible academic year is in the books — and we couldn’t be prouder of our students, faculty, and staff for all their hard work.

Before we head off for a well-deserved summer break, we’re thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s Chemical Engineering Department Awards

https://cheme.mit.edu/department-award-2025/

05/12/2025

MIT CHemE grad student Shaylin Cetegen discussed cheap energy storage with The Chemical Engineer
https://www.thechemicalengineer.com/news/liquid-air-could-be-cheapest-method-for-long-term-energy-storage-researchers-predict/

05/09/2025

Shaylin Cetegen, MIT ChemE PhD student, is helping shape the future of clean energy with liquid air storage — a low-cost, long-duration solution for renewable power.

https://news.mit.edu/2025/using-liquid-air-grid-scale-energy-storage-0410

05/07/2025

MIT engineers created bacteria that light up in unique colors when sensing chemicals—visible from 90 meters away by drone. A new leap for remote environmental monitoring!

https://news.mit.edu/2025/engineered-bacteria-emit-signals-spotted-from-distance-0411

05/05/2025

ChemE grad students Rhoda Zhang and Arjav Shahhelp advance solutions for water and food with the help of J-WAFS

Photo of Rhoda Zhang presenting a poster at the 2023 Earth Month poster session at MIT, co-hosted by J-WAFS, MIT Energy Initiative, and the Environmental Solutions Initiative.

https://news.mit.edu/2025/mit-students-advance-solutions-water-food-with-j-wafs-0410