Chemical & Environmental Engineering

This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. For detailed information about all other aspects of CHEE, please visit the department website.

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Chemical & Environmental Engineering News

Andrea Achilli in his lab, with beakers in the foreground of the photo.

University and Partners Form Consortium to Address Southwest Water Concerns

July 13, 2023 | Emily Dieckman

As traditional sources of water run low, concern around Arizona's water supply is growing. A team of researchers is working to address the problem by advancing water reuse techniques.

Multimillion-Dollar Consortium >>

Adam Printz, Judith Su and Nima Toosizadeh

Three University of Arizona Engineers Win NSF CAREER Awards

June 2, 2023 | Emily Dieckman

Three UA College of Engineering professors have received the National Science Foundation’s CAREER Award, the organization’s most prestigious honor for early-career faculty.

Solar Tech, Sniffer Sensors & Frailty Testing >>

UA Engineers Lead $70M Project to Turn Desert Shrub Into Rubber

May 8, 2023 | Chris Quirk

Guayule is a sustainable crop with the potential to provide a reliable domestic rubber source.

Climate- and Market-Smart Solution >>

Da Vinci Circle Selects Erin Ratcliff as 2023 Fellow

May 4, 2023 | University of Arizona College of Engineering

From a UA postdoc to a national center director, a chemical and environmental engineering professor has brought together disciplines and teams from across the nation to accelerate the pace of science.

Actually Amazing >>