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Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Research
Participation in undergraduate research allows students to gain true experiential education and take part in the process of discovery, develop new skills, and co-author scientific journals. Research takes many forms both in and outside NCSU and includes creating and testing computational models, engineering a new cell line to produce a pharmaceutical, develop a catalyst to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, and so much more!
Undergraduate researchers are mentored by various faculty, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Students generally work for salary, no salary, or academic credit for CHE 497/498 — Chemical Engineering Projects — where they work with their advisor to develop a semester-long timeline. The opportunities vary by lab and more information should be requested when beginning a project. Click here for more info on how to get involved in research as an undergraduate student. Questions? Email resedlac@ncsu.edu
CBE researchers in data and computational engineering pioneer cutting edge molecular simulations and electronic-structure modeling. This activity has broadened and deepened through ground-breaking research in theory, modeling, data science, applications and bioinformatics.
Previous research includes elucidating how Alzheimer’s-related amyloid plaques form, and parsing the cellular variety of the brain using next-generation single-cell transcriptions and bioinformatics.
Professors in this area include (but are not limited to):
Dr. Carol Hall: Statistical thermodynamics modeling self-assembly of soft and organic materials
Dr. Erik Santiso: Molecular modeling and machine learning to discover novel chemicals and materials
Dr. Phil Westmoreland: Molecular kinetic modeling and experiments in gas and condensed phases
Dr. Wentao Tang: Control algorithms modeling complex dynamics through machine learning techniques
CBE researchers in life sciences and biomanufacturing spans across cellular and molecular bioengineering, biosensors, and biomanufacturing applications. CBE principles apply across both the nano and macro scale allowing for investigation of processes at the cellular level.
Previous research includes the engineering of novel biomolecules, cells, and stem cells, and the design of novel biomanufacturing and bioseparation processes.
Professors in this area include (but are not limited to):
Dr. Balaji Rao: Protein and enzymatic engineering; placental stem cell engineering
Dr. Albert Keung: Cellular epigenetic control; DNA storage mechanisms; neural cell engineering
Dr. Nathan Crook: Gene editing techniques within human gut micobiota
Dr. Blake Rasor: Bio-catalysis platforms to generate sustainable chemicals
CBE researchers in materials design and manufacturing perform impactful work aimed at creating new materials, developing state-of-the-art characterization techniques, and innovating advanced manufacturing approaches to address pressing societal and scientific challenges.
Previous research includes self-sterilizing polymers that inactivate coronaviruses, textiles that can capture and deactivate toxic compounds, super sticky microparticles mimicking gecko feet, and the 3D printing of advanced materials.
Professors in this area include (but are not limited to):
Dr. Michael Dickey: Control and actuation of soft materials for applications in 3D printing, soft electronics, and more
Dr. Orlin Velev: Creation of novel structures from nano and micro particles for biological, ecological, and manufacturing applications
Dr. Peter Fedkiw: Electrochemical reaction engineering for energy production, energy storage, and the production of chemical products
Dr. Alexandra Easley: Electrochemical characterization of polymer solutions
CBE researchers in sustainability and energy dive into the grand challenges in sustainability and energy. CBEs perform research into energy generation methods, green processing, and sustainable material manufacturing.
Previous research include renewable-energy technologies, chemical looping, polymer recovery, new high-temperature heat-transfer fluids, PFAS destruction, advanced batteries, green chemistry, manufacturing intensification, CO2 capture and utilization, and emission control.
Professors in this area include (but are not limited to):
Dr. Milad Abolhasani: Devlopment of self-driving fluidic labs (autonomous robotic experimentation platforms)
Dr. Fanxing Li: Energy and environmental engineering and particle technology focusing on nano catalysts for CO2 capture, and pollutant control
Dr. Gregory Parsons: Fabrication and function of advanced electronically active materials
Dr. Saad Khan: Rheology of structured polymeric systems to understand and describe the macroscopic behavior of structured systems
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