Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

A new clay-based material developed at CEB could offer an affordable, low-waste way to tackle water pollution using only sunlight.

The MABC25 conference drew a full house to the department last week, reflecting growing momentum in applying AI to chemical and biochemical engineering, with cutting-edge talks, international collaboration, and a strong industry presence. Organised for the first time by the iDMT Centre of Excellence, the event showcased...

Making captured carbon part of a cleaner chemical supply chain

Muriel’s fearsome thagomiser Suboptical battled through a boiling Makerspace arena to devour Major Danger’s wheels and claim the crown in this year’s Beetleweight brawl – read how CAD wizardry, late‑night wiring marathons and even some rogue googly eyes shaped a night of sparks, sweat and spectacular engineering.

PhD student develops FLIMPA and FLIMngo to make biomedical imaging faster, smarter and more accessible

Biotechnology professor Róisín Owens awarded ERC funding to develop bioelectronic devices that ‘listen in’ on the gut

New study from CEB researchers in Professor Alexei Lapkin's group uses AI to decode polymer-solvent interactions for materials discovery.

Alum Fiona Macleod shares lessons from a career in high-risk industries, highlighting the power of communication and the role of engineers in preventing disaster.

A student-led spinout rethinking lithium-ion battery testing has won the inaugural Clare Hall Entrepreneurship Prize, recognising its potential for low-cost, open-source diagnostics.

Research published in Nature Nanotechnology from CEB's StranksLab reveals insights into the tiny structures that could take solar energy to the next level.

Dr Jenny Molloy co-leads Wellcome Trust-funded international effort to scale-up low-cost sequencing of disease-causing pathogens.

Danckwerts–Pergamon prize awarded to student developing urine test for early detection into lung cancer.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025

Researchers in the Catalysis and Process Integration Group have developed a new approach to designing cost-effective green ammonia systems using renewable energy.