Maryland Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

07/20/2026

Professor Akua Asa-Awuku, also an associate dean at the Clark School, spoke to ABC7 about the air quality episode that triggered code purple alerts over the weekend in the DMV.

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Smoke is creating hazy skies across the DMV as a Code Purple Air Quality Alert remains in effect.

07/14/2026

Two high-impact studies in Nature journals advance next-generation batteries through materials and process engineering. Read more: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ph7r64

07/02/2026

Three Nature Journal studies in electrochemistry offer new insights on next-generation batteries: Distinguished University Professor Chunsheng Wang's team revealed new insights on battery studies.

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06/30/2026

Join the University of Maryland's Engineering Alumni Network for a summer mixer at Peabody Heights Brewery on Sunday July 12 from 12:30-4 p.m. — an afternoon of arcade games, good food, and great company on the historic site of Terrapin Park. Register: 🔗 bit.ly/4uW4Rnq

06/26/2026

Two professors in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering are among the leaders of a Grand Challenges 2.0 Project: Distinguished University Professor Eric Wachsman, and Associate Professor Paul Albertus.

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05/26/2026

A new University of Maryland aerosol study found the presence of a bacterial toxin in the U.S. East Coast during the 2023 Canadian wildfires episode that carried an orange haze to many cities.

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05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We can't wait to see what you do next. 🎓 🎉

05/21/2026

A University of Maryland research project funded by the Army Research Office will investigate the impact of environmental conditions on the spread and durability of airborne viruses. Photo credit: Diana/stock.adobe.com

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05/18/2026

On April 30, our seniors took an important step in their engineering careers: getting inducted into the Order of the Engineer. Congratulations on this accomplishment, and may your rings always remind you of the purpose behind your work.

05/15/2026

On May 6, Clark School seniors showcased their projects at the third annual Capstone Design Expo, presenting solutions to the world's most pressing challenges.

Congratulations to our winning project: Modernizing the Process and Design of Acetylsalicylic Acid Production! 🏆 🎊