Welcome to CBE!
Department at a Glance
 842 undergraduate students (Fall 2015)
 Second-largest enrollment in College of
Engineering; fourth-largest major at ISU
 74 ChE graduate students plus ~12
interdepartmental graduate students,
15 postdoctoral researchers and research
scientists (as of Fall 2015)
 Diverse students and faculty: 34% female
undergraduates, 38% female graduate students,
41% female faculty (highest in College of
Engineering, peer group and one of the highest
in the nation)
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings, 2015-16:
 ISU College of Engineering undergraduate program ranked #21
nationally for public universities
 Iowa State ChemE graduate program ranked of #30 nationally
Department Leadership
Dr. Andrew Hillier
Dr. Balaji Narasimhan
Department Chair
Director of Graduate Education
Dr. Monica Lamm
Dr. R. Dennis Vigil
Associate Chair
Director of Research
CBE Faculty - Overview
 3 Endowed Chairholders
 5 Endowed Professorships
 4 Faculty Fellowships
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2 Distinguished Professors
2 University Professors
7 Professors
5 Associate Professors
6 Assistant Professors
2 Adjunct Professors
4 Lecturers
CBE Faculty – Professors
Dr. Rodney Fox
Dr. Balaji Narasimhan
Dr. Kurt Hebert
Dr. Derrick Rollins
Dr. James Hill
Dr. Brent Shanks
Dr. Andrew Hillier
Dr. Jacqueline Shanks
Dr. Surya Mallapragada
Dr. R. Dennis Vigil
CBE Faculty – Associate Professors
Dr. Eric Cochran
Dr. Wenzhen Li
Dr. Laura Jarboe
Dr. Monica Lamm
Dr. Yue Wu
CBE Faculty – Assistant Professors & Lecturers
Dr. Kaitlin Bratlie
Dr. Ian Schneider
Dr. Rebecca Cademartiri
Dr. Zengyi Shao
Dr. Thomas Mansell
Dr. Jean-Philippe Tessonnier
Dr. Matthew Panthani
Dr. Qun Wang
Dr. Jennifer Heinen
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Karen Haman,
Lecturer
Dr. Stephanie Loveland
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Cory Stiehl, Senior Lecturer
Faculty – Courtesy Appointments
 Mufit Akinc (professor of Materials Science and Engineering)
 Robert Brown (professor of Mechanical, Ag & Biosystems Engineering)
 Ludovico Cademartiri (professor of Materials Science and Engineering)
 Liang Dong (professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering)
 Theodore Heindel (professor of Mechanical Engineering)
 Duane Johnson (professor, U.S. Department of Energy Ames Lab)
 Michael Olsen (professor of Mechanical Engineering)
 Alberto Passalacqua (professor of Mechanical Engineering)
CBE Staff Members – Student Services
Tonia Baxter
Janessa Boley
Adam Dane
Academic Adviser
Academic Adviser
Academic Adviser
Bellinda Hegelheimer
Program Assistant
(Graduate Students)
Kim Ohge
Secretary
CBE Staff Members - Support
Bette Maybee
Administrative
Specialist
John BurnettLarkins
Communication Specialist
Chris Gerke
Fiscal Coordinator
Allison Bowie
Human Resources & Financial
Program Assistant
Colin Richey
Systems Support
Specialist
Ashley Augspurger
Lab Coordinator
Undergraduates at a Glance
 Record numbers of undergraduates in recent years
 Learning communities offer strong support, available to all undergrads
 More than 90% of undergraduates take advantage of internships and co-ops
 Study abroad programs offer enriching experiences:
Oviedo, Spain; London, England; Singapore, and more
 Research opportunities for undergrads
 Biomaterials and Processes Summer Research
Experience for Undergraduates (BioMaP REU)
 Class Field Trips
Undergraduates at a Glance
 Undergraduate scholarships awarded, 2015-16 academic year: 259,
totaling more than $367,000
 842 undergraduate students (Fall 2015). Second-largest enrollment in
College of Engineering; fourth-largest major at ISU
Cristina Goeddel, 2014-15
Laurence E. Burkhart
Outstanding Senior Award
Undergraduate Honors
110 Chemical Engineering undergraduate degrees were conferred in the 2014-15
academic year
Graduate Students at a Glance
 74 graduate students enrolled, Fall 2015 semester
 $125,281 in graduate student support
from fellowships, 2014-15 academic year
 Advanced laboratories and equipment
Offers excellent research capabilities
All CBE grad students are eligible to join
CEGSO. The club fosters community and
professional development for all chemical
engineering graduate students.
Chemical and Biological Engineering Research
CBE’s faculty members are
passionate researchers who
solve problems and launch
innovation in today’s
sustainability, energy, food,
health industries and more.
The department’s six
research areas, shown at left,
offer significant opportunities
for CBE graduate students.
Opportunities for research
also exist for underclassmen.
Direct research expenditures (FY 2014): $8.8M (FY ’15)
New research awards (FY 2014, 2015, to date: $2,417,902)
CBE Facilities: Sweeney Hall
Total space: 47,721 square feet
Research Labs: 17,926 sq. ft.
Teaching Space: 9,160 sq. ft.
Computer Labs: 1,044 sq ft.
Office Space: 8,948 sq. ft.
Conference Space: 1,615 sq. ft.
Chemical Engineering Bldg., 1927
Sweeney Hall constructed, 1964
Addition with teaching labs, 1994
CBE Facilities: Center for Biorenewable Chemicals
(CBiRC)
Construction, 2007
Opened in 2008, CBiRC, housed in the university’s
Biorenewables Complex, is a groundbreaking center for
research and education in cutting-edge biorenewables and
alternative fuels and chemicals.
The center attracts a diverse set of students to this new and
growing segment of chemical engineering and produces a new
cadre of globally competitive college graduates.
Unique & Advanced Research Facilities
 Atomic force microscopy
 Biotechnical and protein separations
 Catalyst characterization
 Cell and tissue culture
 Chemical vapor desposition &
reactive sputtering
 Gene delivery
 Particle imaging velocimetry
 Particle size analysis and light scattering
 Polymer characterization
 Spectroscopic techniques
Unique Research Facilities:
Keck Lab (Atom Probe)
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LEAP (Local Electrode Atom Probe)
Combinatorial Sputtering System
Chemical Printer
Gradient Coater
Scanning Electro-Chemical Microscope
Atom Force Microscope/Scanning
Tunneling Microscope
Infrared Microscope
Dedication, 2007
Unique Research Facilities:
Experimental Fluid Mechanics
Flow diagnostics laboratory with:
 Stereo and high-speed Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
 Reactive Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence (PLIF)
 Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV)
CBE Study Abroad Programs
 Study with leading programs in many corners of the
world
 Summer, semester and year-long options
 Course work similar to ISU, allowing progression
toward degree without interruption
 Arrangements and planning for each program varies;
contact coordinators for specific details
Shannon Miner
Study Abroad Adviser
Engineering International Programs
shannonm@iastate.edu
515-294-9917
Study Abroad Programs, continued….
University of Oviedo, Spain
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
University College London
Sustainability & Statistics in Italy Program
….and more
Bogaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey
University of Limerick, Ireland
National University of Singapore
For more information contact
Shannon Miner
Study Abroad Adviser
College of Engineering
International Engagement
shannonm@iastate.edu
515-294-9917
Engineering Career Services
It’s not just for seniors! Serving you throughout your
ISU Engineering Adventure!
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Career Development Seminars: Resumes, Networking, Interviewing, Social Media
Career Advising Specialists
Career Fairs: Ranked among the best in the nation!
Internships & Co-ops
www.iastate.edu/ecs/
CBE Web Site & Social Media
Our Website
www.cbe.iastate.edu
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News features, events calendar
Many student resources, including
faculty info, forms, handbooks
Graduate student and research
information
Our Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/IowaStateCBE
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Announcements and news links
Photo albums
Much more
Our Twitter Wall
https://twitter.com/IowaStateCBE
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Announcements and links
Photos
Tweets
CBE also has a LinkedIn page currently being updated
Student Organizations
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) supplements the education of chemical engineers through an interface with
industry, graduate study information and the development of leadership skills. The student chapter at Iowa State was chartered
in 1931 and is highly visible and active. Membership is free to college students, and can provide valuable early credentials in the
industry while a student is still in school. Contact: Prof. Stephanie Loveland, prairie@iastate.edu.
Student Organizations, cont.
Freshman Leaders in Engineering (FLiE)
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Gives freshman leadership experience while
helping them become more involved
Groups maintain a variety of projects
throughout the school year.
Focus also on outreach to and recruitment
of high school students who have expressed
an interest in engineering at Iowa State.
Contact: Tina Prouty, tnprouty@iastate.edu
Student Organizations, cont.
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and
Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) strives to bring together minority students across all
biology and chemistry majors for successful academic and professional careers. Contact:
Prof. Derrick Rollins, drollins@iastate.edu
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) promotes engineering, science, technology, and
mathematics related curricula to all students especially underrepresented minorities. The
organization helps to retain minorities in Sciences. Contact: Lequetia Ancar, lancar@iastate.edu
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was built on the concept of networking as
an important tool. Its goal is to change lives by empowering the Hispanic community to
realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM (Science Technology
Education and Math) awareness, access, support and development.
Student Organizations, cont.
Society for Biological Engineering (SBE), a division of AIChE, has the goals of promoting
the integration of biology with engineering and realizing its benefits through
bioprocessing, biomedical and biomolecular applications. www.aiche.org/sbe
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) gives women engineers a unique place and voice
within the engineering industry. The organization is centered around a passion for
members’ success and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities
reflected in today’s exciting engineering and technology specialties. Contact: Prof.
Kaitlin Bratlie, kbratlie@iastate.edu
Leadership through Engineering Academic Diversity (LEAD) provides various
programs and services to assist in the academic, professional, and social success and
retention of multicultural and female students in the College of Engineering and at
Iowa State University. LEAD programs and services strive to increase the number of
successful multicultural and female engineering graduates by helping students get
connected, become leaders, earn higher grades, graduate sooner, and become better
prepared for a career as an engineer. Contact: Lequetia Ancar, lancar@iastate.edu
Student Organizations, cont.
The Engineering Ambassador and Mentor Program (TEAM) is offered through the College of
Engineering. Engineering students in TEAM volunteer their time to organize campus tours and
other events for potential students, visitors, and employers to showcase the College of
Engineering and Iowa State University. Contact: Sadie Johnson, slk@iastate.edu
Tau Beta Pi The Iowa Alpha Chapter was founded in 1907 and is the oldest continually
active honor society at Iowa State. There are more than 240 chapters nationwide. It
contributes significantly to the College of Engineering through outreach, including
activities for high school and middle school students and service to the local
community through activities and events. Contact: Prof. James C. Hill,
jchill@iastate.edu.
Omega Chi Epsilon Chemical Engineering Honor Society strives to give recognition and
to promote high scholarship, original investigation and professional services in chemical
engineering. Active membership is limited to chemical engineering juniors, seniors and
graduate students who meet grading criteria. Contact: Prof. Zengyi Shao,
zyshao@iastate.edu.