Energy Systems

  • Biofuels & Biorefining
  • Alternative Fuel Synthesis & Processing
  • Mobile Fuel Processors
  • Energy Production
  • Gasification & Gas-to-liquids Technology
  • High-Performance Energy Conversion & Storage
  • Fuel Cells & Advanced Battery Technology
  • Catalysis & Reaction Engineering

Biological Engineering

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomaterials
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Bioprocessing
  • Bio-catalysis
  • Systems Biology
  • Pharmaceutical Engineering & Drug Delivery
  • Bio-sensors
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Precision Medicine

Systems Engineering

  • Process & Product Design
  • Process Control
  • Process Modeling Organization
  • Green Chemistry & Engineering
  • Sustainable Engineering
  • Computer-aided Chemical Engineering
  • Data Science Analytics

Systems Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology

  • Microfibrous Materials
  • Nano-structured & Nano-functional Materials
  • Polymers & Bio-Polymers
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomimetic Materials
  • Composite Materials
  • Micro/Nano-electro Mechanical Systems
  • Surface & Colloid Science
  • Membrane Technology
  • Thin Films

 

Recent Research News

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Chemical engineering student wins Graduate Engineering Research Showcase with study on hydraulic redistribution

4/8/25 10:25 AM

More than 150 students participated in the 12th Graduate Engineering Research Showcase, held April 3 in the Brown-Kopel Center.

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Researchers part of $887K FTA project to optimize efficiency on zero emission bus materials

3/21/25 1:55 PM

Auburn Engineering researchers on the project are Bryan Beckingham (principal investigator) and co-PIs Cassandra Porter, Michael Howard, Lauren Beckingham, Mark Hoffman and Christian Brodbeck.

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Chemical engineering senior researches hydrogels to improve space transportation

3/6/25 11:00 AM

Mari Miles Dempsey, a senior in chemical engineering and an honors student, is researching photo-initiated hydrogels alongside Jean-Francois Louf, assistant professor in chemical engineering.

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NSF CAREER Award-winning study investigates how sound can boost plant pollination and crop yields

2/14/25 10:00 AM

Assistant Professor Jean-Francois Louf is investigating how flowers detect and respond to the sound of pollinators — potentially increasing nectar sugar concentration and improving crop yields.

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Pettus named executive director of Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville

1/28/25 3:30 PM

Auburn University’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development has hired Jonathan Pettus as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville, effective February 1.

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Assistant professor in chemical engineering wins NSF CAREER Award

1/22/25 5:30 AM

Michael Howard is developing a simulated modeling approach for the drying-induced assembly of colloidal-particle coatings, such as paint, with composition gradients. This innovative method could streamline production, reduce resource consumption and save time.