Science and Technology Center,
4 Colby Street, Medford, MA 02155
Telephone: 617-627-3900 | Fax: 617-627-3991
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Faculty Positions:
Learn about our open Faculty Positions.
Faculty Spotlight:
- Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos wins the Henry J. Albert award sponsored by the International
Precious Metals Institute in recognition of her major contributions in the clean energy technologies field.
- Professor Flytzani-Stephanopoulos awarded Catalyst
Characterization System as winner of Micromeritics'
Sixth Instrumentation Grant.
- Jerry Meldon has been named to the international advisory board for
Indian Chemical Engineer, a quarterly journal of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineering that
publishes original research, interpretative reviews and discussion of new development in all areas of chemical engineering.
- Nakho Sung, professor and chair of
Chemical and Biological Engineering,
wins the 2008
Korean Presidential Science and Technology Award for his
contributions to the development of science and
technology in Korea.
Latest News:
Department Profile:
The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at Tufts University strives to provide a program of study that includes a broad introduction of the biological sciences and technologies within the context of an ABET-accredited B.S. of Chemical Engineering degree program.
The B.S. of Chemical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone: (410) 347-7700.
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 Research Areas:
- Biotechnology (Genetic, Metabolic, and Cellular
Engineering)
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Catalysis
- Nanotechnology
- Membrane
Processes
- Polymers
- Colloids and Surface Science
- Clean Energy and Environmental Pollution Prevention
- Batch Process Engineering
- Modeling, Optimization, and Control
Department Background:
In 1900, Tufts established itself as one of the first
five colleges in the U.S. to develop a curriculum in chemical
engineering. The discipline has seen a steady growth and evolution
since then.
Traditionally, chemical engineers provided the knowledge to develop
and scale-up processes needed by the chemical and petroleum
industries. The core scientific foundation included math, physics,
and chemistry; however, fundamental concepts in thermodynamics, mass
and energy balances, separation technology, process control and
design, and reaction kinetics helped define the chemical engineering
discipline. This wide-spanning yet thorough scientific acumen, and
the analytical and critical thinking skills that accompanied an
engineering education, soon enabled chemical engineers to function
effectively in almost any scientific or technology-based field.
The 'Biological Revolution' of the late twentieth century expanded the options
for chemical engineers even further with opportunities now available
in both chemistry- and biology-driven industries. Our program has
embraced this departure from tradition by actively revamping the
department’s name (Chemical and Biological Engineering), teaching
mission, and research focus. Yet, with all this change our
educational mission and dedication to our students remain constant
(see Program Overview).
Today, our program takes a progressive approach, both in curriculum
development and research, to training students in chemical and
biological engineering. Our educational and research programs
emphasize physics, math, chemistry, and biology as the fundamental
underpinnings driving chemical and biological engineering
applications. Upon graduating, our students will therefore have
professional options in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, and
medical technology fields (all represented within the Boston
scientific community).
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