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.
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.
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.
During her time as an undergraduate student, chemical engineering graduating senior Skye Frank found a passion for research and a support network of fellow engineers.
For Vincent Martin, a graduating biochemical engineering senior, collaboration made their dream of working on projects like the Chem-E car and pursuing a Ph.D. in biomolecular engineering a reality.
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, the University of California, Davis, College of Engineering recognizes women in engineering, their journey to and in the field, and how they promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive world.
Meet Fizza Usmani, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemical Engineering, and learn how she inspires inclusion in engineering.
Meet Glaucia Helena Carvalho do Prado, an assistant professor of teaching in the chemical engineering department and international scholar focusing on mental health and wellness in engineering and paving the way for women and girls in STEM fields.
With the prestigious early-career faculty grant, the assistant professor of chemical engineering will investigate complex fluid dynamics of microscopic particles and support underrepresented transfer students in their STEM education.
As Rachita Rana says farewell to the chemical engineering department, the fifth-year Ph.D. student reflects on her research at UC Davis and the tools and lessons she will take with her.
