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Chemical Engineering Ranks #12 Nationally

Chemical Engineering remains among the national leaders in funding for research. The USC Department of Chemical Engineering ranked twelfth nationally in total research expenditures for 2006, according to National Science Foundation data. Complete information on the faculty and their projects can be found on their individual web sites. The breadth of research is illustrated by the following selection of recent awards:

  • "Operando Vibrational Spectroscopic Investigation of Heterogeneous Asymmetric Hydrogenation on Transition Metal Catalysts" funded by the National Science Foundation for Professor Chris Williams.
  • "Optimal Design of Compact Fuel Cell Hybrid Power Systems (STTR - Phase II)" funded by IDV Inc. and the U.S. Army for Professor Ralph White.
  • "Role of BMP-2 Peptide Grafted Poly(Lactide) In Cranial Regeneration" funded by the Oral and Maxillofacial Research Foundation, for Professor Esmaiel Jabbari.
  • "Development of Advanced Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell", funded by NASA/EPSCoR for Professor Branko Popov.
  • "Surface-Engineered Nanoparticles to Inhibit Protein Aggregation," funded by the National Science Foundation for Professor Melissa Moss.

Congratulations to Jeff Barhill

Jeff Barnhill

Jeff Barnhill is spending Spring 2008 on a co-op rotation with ExxonMobil in Houston. In the fall, Jeff will return as a proud member of the USC marching band, where he has served as mellophone section leader and drum major.

Congratulations to Karen Wigal

Karen Wigal

Karen Wigal (USC ECHE 2007) is currently working for Baker Risk consulting. While at USC she was captain of the cross country team while maintaining a 4.0 GPA in chemical engineering.

Congratulations to Tristan Glodeck

Tristan Glodeck

Tristan Glodeck was recently selected for membership in both the Phi Beta Kappa honor society and the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society. He is currently on active duty in the Navy and may serve in the submarine command after graduation.

Congratulations to Joey Montoya

Joey Montoya

Joey Montoya, a Junior in our Chemical Engineering program, has been awarded a 2008 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Joey is one of two USC students to get the award this year (along with another honorable mention), and continues our Department's tradition of fielding excellent students.

Congratulations to Ashley Rhoderick

Ashley Rhoderick

Senior Ashley Rhoderick of Middletown, MD has been awarded a $12,500 Rotary International three-month cultural scholarship which she plans to use in Cairo, Egypt next fall. She will study Arabic at American University. She hopes to remain in the Middle East to assist countries with development of alternative forms of energy.

Congratulations to Kathryn Johnson

Kathryn Johnson

Kathryn Johnson (USC ECHE 2007) was awarded both a Goldwater scholarship and a NSF graduate Fellowship. She performed research with Dr. Melissa Moss and is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Minnesota. Her sister Caroline is currently a freshman Rothberg Scholar in Chemical Engineering at USC.

Congratulations to Fahmin Basher

Fahmin Basher

Fahmin Basher recently received a Goldwater Scholarship, a national award given annually to about 300 undergraduates majoring in science, math, or engineering. She is an undergraduate researcher working for Dr. Melissa Moss. Fahmin will pursue a MD/PhD degree after graduation.

Chemical Engineering Leads University in Startup Companies

Chemical Engineering Department researchers created three of the six USC startup companies in 2006. USC ranked 19th nationally and 14th among public universities. The companies include:

  • DEnergy LLC
        Ruth and Walker Rast with Dr. Thomas Davis and Dr. Michael Matthews
  • Palmetto Fuel Cell Analysis and Design LLC
        Dr. John Van Zee and Dr. Sirivatch Shimpalee

Announcements


Endowed Chair Search

A senior academic leader with research and teaching expertise in the area of renewable fuels.
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Rothberg Scholarships

Awards up to $5,000 per year will be given to qualified undergraduate students. Click here for application information or email Dr. Chris Williams.

Class Agents Established

The Department of Chemical Engineering has designed a Class Agents program. One member of each graduating class will serve as a liaison between the department and its graduates. The Agents will facilitate exchange of ideas and information, helping to promote success of our students and programs. For the current list of Class Agents, click here [ pdf ]. For more information, or if you would like to volunteer as a class agent, please contact Suzanne Wofford [ email ]

Graduate Studies

Full time PhD students receive competitive stipends and all tuition paid. Click here for application information.

Biomedical Engineering Interdisciplinary Program

Click here for information about our new B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. Degrees supported in part by ChE faculty.

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