Departments Department of Chemical Engineering

Professor honored for outstanding contributions to improving diversity in biomedical engineering

The Biomedical Engineering Society Diversity Award, presented this year to Srinivas Sridhar, University Distinguished Professor of Physics, Bioengineering, and Chemical Engineering. “This award recognizes the work I’ve been doing for the past 10 years, a path motivated by spreading knowledge and breaking down barriers to access of knowledge,” he said.

by Greg St. Martin October 31, 2016

March 13, 2012 - Anand Asthagiri, associate professor of chemical engineering, has developed a method for driving cells from point a to point b with more precision than previously available. “We are excited by this because it opens two very interesting avenues of opportunity,

Researchers reveal how cancer cells escape from tumors and spread

A team led by associate professor Anand Asthagiri explores the biophysics behind the spread of breast cancer, providing hope for future treatments and early diagnosis.

by Thea Singer April 27, 2016

Faculty Expert

Abigail Koppes

Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

Faculty Expert

Ryan Koppes

Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

10/14/15 - BOSTON, MA. - Thomas Webster, Chair & Professor of Chemical Engineering works with Alex Colville, E'15, in the Egan Research Center at Northeastern University on Oct. 14, 2015. Staff Photo: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

The power of global research opportunities

Thomas Webster, professor and chair of the chemical engineering department, knows the value of working overseas and of conducting research outside Northeastern. Putting the two together, he launched a summer program that gives undergraduates research opportunities at seven universities around the world and brings students from those institutions here.

by Thea Singer October 15, 2015

Research to prevent, treat vascular disease garners NIH award

Eno Ebong, an assistant professor of chemical engineering, harnesses the power of multiple fields—from chemical engineering to nanomedicine—to lay the groundwork for treating vascular disease.

by Thea Singer September 17, 2015

Biomaterials and the future of medicine

Arthur Coury, a new University Distinguished Professor and a leading expert in polymeric biomaterials, has joined the Department of Chemical Engineering to help grow students’ understanding of biomaterials, with a particular focus on how advancements are shifting from replacement medicine to tissue engineering.

by Joe O'Connell September 10, 2014

Professor to lead U.S. biomaterials research society

Thomas Webster, professor and chair of Northeastern’s Department of Chemical Engineering, has been named president of the U.S. Society for Biomaterials, a 3,000-plus-member organization dedicated to enhancing human health and quality of life through biomaterials research.

by Angela Herring June 9, 2014

3Qs: Drug diagnosis

Chemistry and chemical biology professor John R. Engen uses a novel technique to analyze large, complex biopharmaceutical drugs—which could have major implications for healthcare and its associated costs.

by Angela Herring March 3, 2014

Take 5: Questions of the heart

From studying the physics of a heartbeat to designing new cardiac disease detection methods, these five researchers have the heart on the brain.

by Angela Herring February 14, 2014