Shirley Ahn and Casey De Finnda are part of this year’s Hellman Fellowship, a program supporting early-career faculty across the University of California system. The professors are working to make a difference in the world by advancing human health and improving wastewater treatment.
At UC Davis, chemical engineering senior Emily Vong built a bridge between science and people through undergraduate research, the ChemE Cube competition team and studies in social, ethnic and gender relations.
After leaving Buenos Aires to study at UC Davis, biochemical engineering senior Guadalupe Lauro found purpose in research, mentorship and community, building a path toward a future in immuno-engineering and biotechnology.
The American Chemical Society selected Distinguished Professor Emerita of Chemical Engineering Karen McDonald to receive the 2026 Biotechnology and Bioengineering Gaden Award, which honors exceptional work in the field and a paper detailing innovative research.
As Professors for the Future Fellows, chemical engineering Ph.D. candidates Ece Goktayoglu and Joaquin Mogollon Santiana will strengthen leadership and teaching skills to prepare for a career in academia.
Guided by a strong sense of community and a passion for supporting others, chemical engineering senior Danny Nguyen has built a college experience defined by connection, leadership and growth — and he's heading into his next chapter with a commitment to lifelong learning and collaboration.
While earning her degree in biochemical engineering, Qianyi Zhu discovered that the heart of engineering isn't just chemistry — it's collaboration, curiosity and community.
The professor of chemical engineering at UC Davis has been elected to the 2024 class of APS Fellows, an honor that recognizes outstanding contributions to advancing the field of physics.
Recipients of the Chancellor’s Fellowship for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are honored for their work going above and beyond to help students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed at UC Davis.
