Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Newsletter: March 2023
Message From the Chair
Students and faculty in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering make an impact in their fields of study. The articles we are sharing this month highlight their contributions, as well as the recognition they have received from industry and academia. Please enjoy reading more about their accomplishments.
— Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy, Professor/Chair of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Space Solutions
Blue Origin may be aiming for outer space, but it has its sights set on Clarkson. Professor Selma Mededovic Thagard was a recent recipient of one of its grants, which will fund her research on using non-thermal plasma to purify wastewater on space flights. In phase one of her project, she will develop several lab-scale plasma systems.
On the Scene
Chemical engineering major James Lowe ’23 got a taste of the national academia scene this past fall. He, along with other undergraduate and graduate students from Clarkson’s Biochemistry and Proteomics Laboratories, attended the Eastern Analytical Symposium — one of the largest chemistry conferences on the East Coast.
The Shape of Water
As the question of a plentiful water supply becomes increasingly pressing, Professor Taeyoung Kim is searching for a cost-effective and energy-efficient method for groundwater desalination. To support his endeavors, the Department of the Interior awarded him and his University of Cincinnati collaborator $250,000 for their research.