Department News
Blenner Lab helps advance biomanufacturing in space
Mark Blenner, Thomas and Kipp Gutshall Career Development Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is partnering with Ambrosia Space on research aimed at making biomanufacturing more practical in space.
Building a better brick
UD undergraduate Conner Nelms is scaling up clay-based construction materials as a lower-carbon alternative to cement
UD faculty, alumni named ACS Fellows
Four members of the UD community recognized for scientific contributions and service.
Shining a light on colloid science
Scientists and engineers gather to discuss impact of colloid science in our lives
Launching research careers
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows Program’s (GRFP) 2026 Class of Fellows includes 22 University of Delaware students and alumni — a record number of recipients for a single year.
From clay to construction
UD researchers are developing materials to build infrastructure on the moon and beyond.
Shaping the future of soft materials
Soft robots that bend and grip like human hands. Plant-based foods designed to mimic the texture of meat. Coatings that spread smoothly across a surface. Engineered tissues used in biomedical research.
Tackling plastics pollution
UD students explore sustainable options for dancers and anglers
The green superheroes of UD
Blue Hens are tackling environmental foes in the ultimate fight for planet Earth
UD leads nation with five Goldwater Scholars
Students recognized for excellence in science, engineering and mathematics research
Lenhoff elected to National Academy of Engineering
UD chemical engineer honored for advancing protein purification technologies.
Tips for graduate student success
While incoming students are embarking on their own individual academic journeys, the University of Delaware’s New Graduate Student Orientation, held at the Trabant University Center on Jan. 29, indicated they wouldn’t undertake it alone.