Message From the Chair
In this issue of our newsletter, we are highlighting stories that speak to the mission of the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering: “excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, in both teaching and research.” One of our renowned professors emeritus has been recognized by his alma mater for his outstanding achievements, and doctoral student Gowri Mohandass PhD’24 is working on developing new ways to desalinate water. Our mission goes on to state that excellence in teaching and research “will attract highly talented and motivated students to the programs in the department.” And we have been successful in this, as evidenced by the accomplishments of our student groups and of our alumni. We look forward to continuing this mission well into the future.
— Elizabeth Podlaha-Murphy, Professor/Chair of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Easing the Megadrought
According to a recent study in Nature Climate Change (Williams et al. 2022), the Southwest is experiencing a megadrought the likes of which have not been seen in more than 1,000 years. The race to find viable water sources is on, and Clarkson researchers are in the lead with a novel solar-powered electrochemical desalination device. READ MORE
Achievements Awarded
Before a career at Clarkson that spanned more than four decades, Professor Emeritus R. Shankar Subramanian MS’69, PhD’72 began his academic journey at the Alagappa College of Technology in India. His alma mater has obviously been following his professional achievements, as it recently awarded him the Distinguished Alumni Award. READ MORE
Achievements Awarded
Before a career at Clarkson that spanned more than four decades, Professor Emeritus R. Shankar Subramanian MS’69, PhD’72 began his academic journey at the Alagappa College of Technology in India. His alma mater has obviously been following his professional achievements, as it recently awarded him the Distinguished Alumni Award. READ MORE
Enthusiasm Noted
A Clarkson education is more than going to classes and studying for tests. We encourage students to have a well-rounded experience that includes taking part in extracurriculars and pursuing personal passions. The Electrochemical Society Student Chapter has taken this message to heart and recently received the 2021 Outstanding Student Chapter Award for their enthusiasm. READ MORE
Protecting Workers
Even before the pandemic, chemical engineer Matthew Borowiak ’19 was invested in creating the best possible personal protective equipment (PPE). He founded his company, Workers First, as a student and is working with one of his former professors to create acid-neutralizing PPE products that will safeguard miners, scientists, military personnel and first responders, among others.
