Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering / UMass Amherst

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering / UMass Amherst The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering was established in 1959, and we have approx. 20 faculty, 90 Ph.D. students & 250 undergraduates.

The Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers a highly-rated undergraduate program accredited by the Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (B.S.Ch.E.) and a vibrant graduate research program that balances chemical engineering fundamentals and industrial technology. From its foundation in the 1950s,

the Department has educated distinguished scholars and technical leaders. Today, our faculty continues to be recognized for its technological innovation and contributions to engineering science fundamentals in the fields of fluid mechanics and transport phenomena, scientific computing, bioengineering, materials science, nanotechnology, and sustainable energy. The Department is committed to academic excellence in an environment that appreciates individual efforts and fosters interdisciplinary collaborations. For more information and insights into Chemical Engineering at UMass Amherst, please visit http://che.umass.edu/

05/21/2026

Congratulations to all our new alumni!

Congratulations Matt!
05/06/2026

Congratulations Matt!

Congratulations to Dr. Matt Langer on having been awarded the 2026 Dean’s Outstanding Student Support Award in the Riccio College of Engineering, UMass Amherst! If you're thinking of coming to UMass Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering as an undergraduate, the advising support and perspective tha...

RASPA workship, June 16 - June 19!
03/10/2026

RASPA workship, June 16 - June 19!

We are very sad to report that a long time member of our Industrial Advisory Board, Jim Beilstein, has passed away. We ...
02/04/2026

We are very sad to report that a long time member of our Industrial Advisory Board, Jim Beilstein, has passed away. We will miss him.

AIChE is deeply saddened to share the passing of James R. Beilstein, a dedicated leader, volunteer, and Fellow of the Institute.

Jim served on the AIChE Board of Directors from 2022–2024 and became an AIChE Fellow in 2023 in recognition of his significant contributions to the profession and to AIChE. Throughout his career and volunteer service, Jim brought a thoughtful, strategic perspective and a deep commitment to advancing chemical engineering across manufacturing, sustainability, management, and technology.

He was actively engaged across many parts of the AIChE community, including the Central Ohio Local Section, Virtual Local Section, Institute for Sustainability, Management Division, Computing & Systems Technology Division, and the Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Society.

Jim will be remembered for his leadership, mentorship, and dedication to strengthening both the profession and the people within it. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

12/02/2025

Zhao receives the AIChE Composites Area Mid-Career Professorship Award, which honors “field-shaping scholarship,” among other meaningful accomplishments.

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12/02/2025

Feeling stressed?

Our furry friends are back! Join us this Wednesday 12/3 to forget the ruff stuff and have a paws-itive time 🐾

Wondering where our faculty have been this week?
11/06/2025

Wondering where our faculty have been this week?

11/06/2025

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686 North Pleasant Street, 159 Goessmann Laboratory
Amherst, MA
01003

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+14135452507

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