Chemical engineering research takes place within a highly collaborative cross-disciplinary research atmosphere. The Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Arts & Sciences and Agriculture, Food and Environment are within a 10-minute walk of the College of Engineering. Our faculty members also conduct research with the Center for Applied Energy Research, a nationally recognized leader in renewable energy solutions, as well as the Center of Membrane Sciences, UK Superfund Research Center, Center for Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science.
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We maintain a strong relationship with our chemical engineering alumni and encourage them to keep in touch with us. To provide us with current information, please complete our alumni information form, or send updates directly to our department chair, Tom Dziubla, at thomas.dziubla@uky.edu.
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