Department News
Highly Cited Researchers
Three UD faculty named to global influencer list
Strengthening UD’s Innovation Culture
Small business owners, entrepreneurs and academic researchers recently gathered at the University of Delaware’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus for a special workshop to learn ways to successfully compete for federal funding to move health science innovations from the lab to consumers.
ACEE Hosts Prospective Engineering Students
The ACEE Program held its first open house, educating local high school students about opportunities in the chemical engineering field.
Building a Better Space Suit
This interdisciplinary project included Norm Wagner, the Unidel Robert L. Pigford Chair, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Huantian Cao, chair of the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies; Richard Dombrowski, former associate research scientist in UD’s Department of Chemical Engineering and co-founder of STF Technologies, and Michelle Yatvitskiy, who graduated this year with a master’s degree in fashion and apparel studies and a graduate certificate in sustainable apparel business.
Engineering faculty honored with Medals of Distinction
Kristi Kiick and Levi Thompson were recognized for their years of service and leadership during the Spring 2024...
Environmental Protection Agency recognition
UD’s Dion Vlachos wins EPA Green Chemistry Challenge award
UD Continues to Rank Among Nation’s Best
The University of Delaware and its undergraduate academic programs continue to be recognized among the top 100 in the nation in the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Wagner to receive ACS National Award
Two University of Delaware researchers—Norman Wagner and Mary P. Watson—have been recognized by the American Chemical Society with 2025 national awards.
Observing microbial communities
UD researchers develop new technique to watch microbial populations interact
UD leads frontier research on plastics problem
Center for Plastics Innovation receives $14.5 million renewal
Spurring biotechnology innovation
UD scoping a biofoundry with NSF support
A bold approach toward sustainable manufacturing
UD contributing research muscle to $26 million NSF Engineering Research Center