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Chemical engineering research areas
Research areas
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Advanced materials and manufacturing
Our faculty members study materials and systems that can change their properties in response to external conditions and engineer dynamic solutions.
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Biological/Biomedical engineering
MAE faculty members explore the behavior of fluids, like air and water, and their effects on objects, optimizing performance in systems such as aircraft and vehicles.
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Membranes and separations for energy and sustainability
By focusing on efficiency, functionality and scalability, faculty members and students bridge the gap between creative design and practical implementation.
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Metabolic engineering
We’re developing intelligent robots through the integration of physics, computation and state of the art engineering.
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Reaction engineering for sustainability
ASU’s MAE faculty and students leverage the school’s technology to design custom materials, ensuring stronger and durable systems.
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Systems design and engineering
Our faculty members are harnessing heat and solar radiation to create sustainable energy solutions.