Department of Chemical

and Biochemical Engineering

2013-14 Undergraduate Handbook

Academic Integrity at Rutgers

Principles of academic integrity require that every Rutgers University student:
properly acknowledge and cite all use of the ideas, results, or words of others
properly acknowledge all contributors to a given piece of work
make sure that all work submitted as his or her own in a course or other academic activity is
produced without the aid of unsanctioned materials or unsanctioned collaboration
obtain all data or results by ethical means and report them accurately without suppressing any
results inconsistent with his or her interpretation or conclusions
treat all other students in an ethical manner, respecting their integrity and right to pursue their
educational goals without interference. This requires that a student neither facilitate academic
dishonesty by others nor obstruct their academic progress
uphold the canons of the ethical or professional code of the profession for which he or she is
preparing.
Adherence to these principles is necessary in order to insure that:
everyone is given proper credit for his or her ideas, words, results, and other scholarly
accomplishments
all student work is fairly evaluated and no student has an inappropriate advantage over others
the academic and ethical development of all students is fostered
the reputation of the University for integrity in its teaching, research, and scholarship is
maintained and enhanced.
Failure to uphold these principles of academic integrity threatens both the reputation of the University
and the value of the degrees awarded to its students. Every member of the University community
therefore bears a responsibility for ensuring that the highest standards of academic integrity are upheld.

Policy on Academic Integrity

As an academic community dedicated to the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge,
Rutgers University is committed to fostering an intellectual and ethical environment based on the
principles of academic integrity. Academic integrity is essential to the success of the Universitys
educational and research missions, and violations of academic integrity constitute serious offenses
against the entire academic community. This academic integrity policy is designed to guide students as
they prepare assignments, take examinations, and perform the work necessary to complete their degree
requirements.
The University administration is responsible for working with faculty and students to foster a strong
institutional culture of academic integrity, for providing effective educational programs that create an
understanding of and commitment to academic integrity and for establishing equitable and effective
procedures to deal with allegations of violations of academic integrity.
The faculty shares with the administration the responsibility for educating students about the
importance and principles of academic integrity. Faculty members are expected to inform students of
the particular requirements regarding academic integrity within their specific courses, to make
reasonable efforts to minimize academic dishonesty, and to respond appropriately to violations of
academic integrity. Faculty members are strongly encouraged to provide a statement concerning
academic integrity and a link to the Academic Integrity Policy on their course syllabi.
Students are responsible for understanding the principles of academic integrity and abiding by them in
all aspects of their work at the University. Students are also encouraged to help educate fellow students
about academic integrity and to bring all alleged violations of academic integrity they encounter to the
attention of the appropriate authorities.
Additional information may be found at: http://academicintegrity.rutgers.edu.

Registration Policies
Prerequisite Override Policy
The department adheres to a strict prerequisite policy. To ensure the academic integrity of the
program and to assist in your educational success, prerequisite override requests will be
reviewed/considered in exceptional circumstances only.
Special Permission Numbers Policy
Email Lynn DeCaprio, Adm. Assist. at cbeundergrad@soemail.rutgers.edu

Summary of Course Requirements

The undergraduate program of study is fairly standard, combining required and elective courses. In the
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Program, students are required to fulfill their general,
humanities/social science, and technical elective requirements.
General Electives: Any course can be an acceptable general elective (except for those listed
on page 15). Biochemical Option students are strongly advised to take General Biology I as a
general elective.
Humanities/Social Science Electives: A list of acceptable humanities/social science
electives is included on pages 13-14. Take note of the college requirements for humanities/social
science electives on top of page 13.
Technical Electives: Math and science-related courses. See pages 10-12.
Special Problems (155:491, 492): Special Problems gives students the opportunity to do
laboratory research under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. Employers and graduate
schools look for this experience. Students must contact faculty members directly to inquire about open
research positions. The Special Problems Registration Form must be completed and returned to the
Undergraduate Office before a special permission number will be issued. Only three credits each of
491 and 492 are counted toward the 131 credits needed for graduation.
Process Engineering I and II (155:415, 416): All seniors are required to complete Process
Engineering I and II in which laboratory unit operations of separations, heat transfer, mass transfer,
momentum transfer, and control processes are taught. Students are required to do a series of team
projects and present their results in a variety of written and oral formats.
Co-Op Program (155:496, 497): The Co-Op Program gives undergraduates the opportunity
to earn degree credits while working in industry. Up to six co-op credits are accepted toward the
graduation requirements. Co-op credits count as technical or general electives. See page 22 for more
information.
The Major Average: Academic standing is often decided on the basis of your major average.
The courses that are included in the major average are marked M on the curriculum sheets (pages 4-5).
The degree of Bachelor of Science from the School of Engineering is not awarded to any
candidate whose university cumulate grade-point average is less than 1.800 or whose
cumulative grade-point average in the major is less than 2.00.

Curriculum
Bachelor of Science Program
Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
FALL

SPRING

COMMON TO ALL ENGG FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

Freshman Year
01:160:159
Gen. Chemistry for Eng.
01:355:101
Expository Writing
14:440:100
Eng. Orientation Lectures
01:640:151
Calculus I
01:750:123
Analytical Physics I
__:___:___
Hum./Soc. Science Elective

3.0
3.0
1.0
4.0
2.0
3.0
16.0

01:160:160
01:160:171
14:440:127
01:640:152
01:750:124
14:440:221
__:___:___

Gen. Chemistry for Eng.

Intro. Experimentation
Intro. Computers for Eng.
Calculus II
Analytical Physics I
Eng. Mechanics Statics
Hum./Soc. Science Elective

3.0
1.0
3.0
4.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
19.0

COMMON TO ALL DEPT. SOPHOMORES

Sophomore Year
14:155:201
Analysis I
01:160:307
Organic Chemistry I*
01:640:251
Multivar. Calc.
01:750:227
Analytical Physics II
01:750:229
Analytical Physics II Lab

Chemical Option: Junior Year

14:155:303
Transport Phen. I
14:155:307
Analysis II
14:155:309
Thermodynamics II
01:160:311
Organic Chemistry Lab^
01:640:421
Advanced Calc. for Eng.
___:___:___ Hum./Soc Science Elective

Chemical Option: Senior Year

14:155:407
Processing & Prop. Mats.
14:155:411
Intro. to Biochem. Eng.
14:155:415
Process Engineering I
14:155:427
ChemE & BiochemE
Design & Econ. I
14:155:441
Kinetics

M 3.0
M 4.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
15.0

14:155:208
01:160:308
01:640:244
01:220:102
__:___:___

Thermodynamics I
M 3.0
Organic Chemistry II
M 4.0
Differ. Equat. Eng. & Physics
4.0
Microeconomics
3.0
Hum./Soc. Science Elective
3.0
17.0

CHEMICAL OPTION
M 3.0
M 3.0
M 3.0
M 2.0
3.0
3.0
17.0

14:155:304
14:155:324
01:160:328
__:___:___
__:___:___

Transport Phen. II
Design Separ. Process
Physical Chemistry
General Elective
General Elective

M 3.0
M 4.0
M4.0
3.0
3.0
17.0

M 3.0
M 3.0
M 4.0
M 3.0

14:155:416
14:155:422
14:155:428

Process Engineering II
Process Simul. & Control
ChemE & BiochemE
Design & Econ. II
Technical Elective

M 4.0
M 3.0
M 4.0

M 3.0
16.0

__:___:___

M 3.0
14.0

TOTAL:

131.0

SPRING

FALL

BIOCHEMICAL OPTION
Biochemical Option: Jumior Year
14:155:303
14:155:307
14:155:309
01:447:390
01:640:421

Transport Phen. I
Analysis II
Thermodynamics II
Gen. Microbiology+
Advanced Calc. for Eng.

M 3.0
M 3.0
M 3.0
M 4.0
3.0
16.0

Biochemical Option: Senior Year

14:155:407
Processing & Prop. Materials M 3.0
14:155:411
Intro to Biochem. Eng.
M 3.0
14:155:415
Process Engineering I
M 4.0
14:155:427
ChemE & BiochemE
M 3.0
Design & Econ. II
14:155:441
Kinetics
M 3.0
16.0

14:155:304
14:155:324
01:694:301
01:160:328
01:694:313
__:___:___

Transport Phen. II
M 3.0
Design Separ. Process
M 4.0
Intro. Biochem. & Molec. Bio.< M 3.0
Physical Chemistry
M 4.0
Intro. Biochem. Lab
M 1.0
Hum./Soc. Science Elective
3.0
18.0

14:155:416
14:155:422
14:155:428

Process Engineering II
Process Simul. & Control
ChemE & BiochemE
Design & Econ. I
General Elective

__:___:___

TOTAL:

M 4.0
M 3.0
M 4.0
3.0
14.0

131.0

* 01:160:315, 316 are accepted in place of 01:160:307, 308.

^01:160:309 is accepted in place of 01:160:311, and may be taken with 01:160:308.

+The official prerequisite (01:119:101, 102:General Biology) is waived if 01:160:307, 308 OR 01:160:315, 316:Organic
Chemistry has been completed. See Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for prerequisite override. May complete
11:680:390 OR 01:447:390. They are the same course offered by different Depts. on different campuses.

<May complete 11:115:301 OR 01:694:301.

Revised
3/29/13
7/13/12
3/8/11

Prerequisite Worksheet
Chemical Engineering

Course

Prerequisites

Check-Off /Insert
Grade When
Prerequisites
Completed

FALL Freshmen Year

Chem. 160:159, Gen. Chem. For Engg

640:112 Precalc II

Engl. 355:101 Expos. Writing

355:100 Expos Writing

SOE 440:100 Engg Orientation Lec

SOE Freshmen Class

Math 640:151 Calculus I

Trig & Anal Geometry

640:112 Precalc II

Phys. 750:123 Analytical Phys. 1a

640:112 Precalc II

Hum/Soc. Science Elective

SPRING Freshmen Year
Chem. 160:160 Gen. Chem. For Engg

160:159 Gen. Chem. for Engg

Chem. 160:171 Intro. Experiment.

160:159 Gen. Chem. for Engg

640:151 Calculus I

SOE 440:127 Intro. Comp. for Engg

SOE Freshmen Class

Math 640:152 Calc. II:Math/Phys.

640:151 Calculus I

Phys. 750:124 Analytical Phys. 1b

750:123 Analytical Phys. 1a

SOE 440:221 Engg Mech. (Statics)

640:151 Calculus I
750:123 Analytical Phys. 1a

Hum/Soc. Science Elective

FALL Sophomore Year
CBE 155:201, Chem. Engg Analysis I

160:160 Gen. Chem. for Engg

640:152 Calculus II

Chem. 160:307 Organic Chemistry I

160:160 Gen. Chem for Engg

Math. 640:251 Multivariable Calculus

640:152 Calculus II

Phys. 750:227 Analytical Phys. 2a

750:124 Analytical Phys. 1b

Phys. 750:229 Analytical Phys. 2 Lab

750:124 Analytical Phys. 1b

SPRING Sophomore Year

CBE 155:208 Chem. Engg Thermodynamics I

155:201 Chem. Engg Analysis I

Chem. 160:308 Organic Chemistry II

160:307 Organic Chemistry I

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Math. 640:244, Differential Equ. Engg and Phys.

640:251 Multivariable Calculus

Econ. 220:102, Microeconomics

640:111 Precalc I OR Higher

Hum/Soc. Elective
CHEMICAL OPTION FALL Junior Year
CBE 155:303 Chem. Engg Transport Phen. I

CBE 155:307 Chem. Engg Analysis II

155:208 Chem. Engg

Thermodynamics I
640:244 Differential Equ. Engg and
Phys.
155:201 Chem. Engg Analysis I
440:127 Intro. Comp. for Engg

CBE 155:309 Chem. Engg Thermodynamics II

Chem. 160:311 Organic Chemistry Lab

640:244 Differential Equ. Engg and

Phys.
155:208 Chem. Engg
Thermodynamics I
160:171 Intro. Experiment.
160:307 Organic Chemistry I

Math. 640:421 Adv. Calc. for Engg

640:244 Differential Equ. Engg and

Phys.

Hum/Soc. Elective

BIOCHEMICAL OPTION FALL Junior Year

CBE 155:303 Chem. Engg Transport Phen. I

CBE 155:307 Chem Engg Analysis II

155:208 Chem. Engg

Thermodynamics I
640:244 Differential Equ. Engg and
Phys.
155:201Chem. Engg Analysis I
440:127 Intro. Comp. for Engg

CBE 155:309, Chem. Engg Thermodynamics II

Genetics 447:390 Gen. Microbiology
Math. 640:421 Adv. Calc. for Engg

640:244 Differential Equ. Engg and

Phys.
155:208 Chem. Engg
Thermodynamics I
119:101 AND 103 Gen. Bio. OR
160:307 Organic Chemistry I
640:244 Differential Equ. Engg and
Phys.

CHEMICAL OPTION SPRING Junior Year

CBE 155:304 Chem. Engg Transport Phen II

155:303 Chem. Engg Transport

Phen. I
155:309 Chem. Engg
Thermodynamics II
640:421 Adv. Calc. for Engg

CBE 155:324 Design Separation Proc.

155:303 Chem. Engg Transport

Phen. I
155:309 Chem. Engg
Thermodynamics II
160:160 Gen. Chem. for Engg

Chem. 160:328 Physical Chemistry

750:227 Analytical Phys. 2a

640:251 Multivariable Calculus
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General Elective
General Elective
BIOCHEMICAL OPTION SPRING Junior Year
CBE 155:304 Chem. Engg Transport Phen II

155:303 Chem. Engg Transport

Phen. I
155:309 Chem. Engg
Thermodynamics II
640:421 Adv. Calc. Engg

CBE 155:324 Design Separation Proc

Mol. Bio. 694:301 Intro. Biochem. Mol. Bio.

155:303 Chem. Engg Transport

Phen. I
155:309 Chem. Engg Transport
Phen. I
160:307 Organic Chemistry I

Chem. 160:328 Physical Chemistry

160:160 Gen. Chem for Engg

750:227 Analytical Phys. II-A
640:251 Multivariable Calculus

Mol. Bio. 694:313 Intro. to Biochemistry Lab

Humanities/Social Sciences Elective
CHEMICAL OPTION FALL Senior Year
CBE 155:407 Process & Prop. of Materials

440:221 Engg Mech. (Statics)

160:159 Gen. Chem. for Engg

CBE 155:411 Intro. Biochemical Engg

Senior Class
155:304 Chem. Engg Transport
Phen. II
155:307 Chem. Engg Analysis II
155:324 Design Separation Proc.

CBE 155:415 Process Engg I

155:304 Chem. Engg Transport

Phen. II
155:307 Chem. Engg Analysis II
155:324 Design Separation Proc.

CBE 155:427 ChemE & BiochemE Design & Econ. I

155:304 Chem. Engg Transport

Phen. II
155:307 Chem. Engg Analysis II
155:324 Design Separation Proc.

CBE 155:441 Chem. Engg Kinetics

155:304 Chem. Engg Transport

Phen. II
155:307 Chem. Engg Analysis II
160:328 Physical Chemistry

BIOCHEMICAL OPTION FALL Senior Year

CBE 155:407 Process & Prop. of Materials

440:221 Engg Mech. (Statics)

160:159 Gen. Chem. for Engg

CBE 155:411 Intro. to Biochemical Engg

Senior Class
155:304 Chem. Engg Transport
Phen. II
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155:307 Chem. Engg Analysis II

155:324 Design Separation Proc.
CBE 155:415 Process Engg I

155:304 Chem. Engg Transport

Phen. II
155:307 Chem. Engg Analysis II
155:324 Design Separation Proc.

CBE 155:427 ChemE & BiochemE Design & Econ. I

155:304 Chem. Engg Transport

Phen. II
155:307 Chem. Engg Analysis II
155:324 Design Separation Process

CBE 155:441 Chem. Engg Kinetics

155:304 Chem. Engg Transport

Phen. II
155:307 Chem. Engg Analysis II
160:328 Physical Chemistry

CHEMICAL OPTION SPRING Senior Year

CBE 155:416 Process Engg II

155:415 Process Engg I

155:441 Chem. Engg Kinetics

CBE 155:422 Process Simul. Control

155:415 Process Engg I

CBE 155:428 ChemE & BiochemE Design & Econ. II

155:415 Process Engg I

155:427 ChemE & BiochemE
Design & Econ. I

Technical Elective
BIOCHEMICAL OPTION SPRING Senior Year
CBE 155:416 Process Engg II

155:415 Process Engg I

155:441 Chem. Engg Kinetcis

CBE 155:422 Process Simul. Control

155:415 Process Engg I

CBE 155:428 ChemE & BiochemE Design & Econ. II

155:415 Process Engg I

CBE 155:407 Process & Prop. of Materials

155:427 ChemE & BiochemE

Design & Econ. I
440:221 Engg Mech. (Statics)

General Elective

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Acceptable Technical Electives

16:155:500+

Graduate Courses*

Co-Op Program
14:155:496

Co-Op Program in Chemical and Biochemical

Engineering
14:155:497
Co-Op Program in Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering
(six credits total count towards the 131 credits required for graduation)

Special Problems Research

14:155:491
Special Problems I
14:155:492
Special Problems II
(three credits of each count towards the 131 credits required for graduation)

14:125:303
14:125:306

Biomedical Eng. Transport Phenomena

Biomedical Eng. Thermodynamics and Kinetics

01:119:101
01:119:102

General Biology
General Biology

11:126:420
11:126:427

Trends in Biotechnology
Methods in Recombinant DNA Technology

01:146:270
01:146:302
01:146:356
01:146:474
01:146:478

Fundamentals of Cell and Developmental Biology

Computers in Biology
Systems Physiology
Immunology
Molecular Biology

01:160:409
01:160:438

Organic Chemistry of High Polymers

Introduction to Computational Chemistry
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01:198:314
01:198:323
01:198:424
01:198:440

Principles of Programming Languages

Numerical Analysis and Computing
Modeling and Simulation of Continuous Systems
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

14:332:373

Elements of Electrical Engineering

01:355:302

Scientific and Technical Writing

11:375:407
11:375:411
11:375:421
11:375:430
11:375:444
11:375:459

Environmental Toxicology
Pollution Microbiology
Principles of Air Pollution
Hazardous Wastes
Water Chemistry
Physical Properties of Soils

11:400:201
11:400:402
16:400:507
16:400:515
16:400:517
16:400:613

Principles of Food Science

Introductory Food Engineering Processes
Food Engineering Fundamentals and Processes*
Principles of Food Process Engineering I*
Applied Mathematics in Food Science*
Nanotechnology and Its Applications in
Biotechnology*

01:447:380

Genetics

14:540:343
14:540:475

Engineering Economics
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

01:640:250
01:640:350
01:640:423
01:640:429
01:640:454

Introduction to Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra
Elementary Partial Differential Equations
Industry-Orientated Mathematics: Case Studies
Combinatorial Theory

01:694:411
01:694:492

Molecular Pathways and Signal Transduction

Gene Regulation, Cancer and Development
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30:721:301
30:721:430

Introduction to Pharmaceutics
Introduction to Biopharmaceutics and
Pharmacokinetics

01:960:379
01:960:384
01:960:401

Basic Probability and Statistics

Intermediate Statistical Analysis
Basic Statistics for Research

*Senior standing and GPA of 3.0 or higher required.

**If a course is not listed above, please email the Undergraduate Director with the course
description and syllabus for approval.

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Office of Academic Affairs, SOE

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
98 Brett Road, Room B-100
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Tel: 848-445-2212
Fax: 732-445-4092
www.soe.rutgers.edu/oaa

LIST OF ACCEPTABLE HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES

Visit B-100 or their web site for assistance.

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LIST OF ACCEPTABLE HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES

Visit B-100 or their web site for assistance.

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Major Average Courses

Chemical & Biochemical Engineering: All 155 courses
Electrical & Computer Engineering: 332:373
Biochemistry: 115:301, 313
Chemistry: 160:307, 308, 310, 311, 323, 324, 325, 341, 342
Microbiology: 447:390
All Technical Electives

General Electives
ALL courses may fulfill General Electives EXCEPT the following:
CHEMISTRY

01:160:110 through 140

COMPUTER SCIENCE

01:198:110, 170

ENGLISH

01:355:096 through 099

EXERCISE SCIENCE

01:377:171 through 180

MATHEMATICS

01:640:011 through 115

AND any University course with an E Credit Prefix

NOTE: This list is based on the Rutgers-New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013. Any new courses
added after publication is subject to review.

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Special Degree Programs

Minor: Minors consist of approximately 18 credits. Refer to one or all of: the department, the RU
catalog, or departmental website for details on course selection and requirements. There are 2 forms
required: Declaration and Certification of the minor. When you have decided to pursue the minor
(sometime in your sophomore, junior, or perhaps senior year), fill out the Declaration of Minor form,
and submit it at B-100.
The semester before graduation, fill out a form for Certification of Minor. The department from which
the minor is obtained must sign the form and return it to B-100.
Double Engineering Majors: This option is rarely taken, but some students have elected to
simultaneously complete two engineering majors. Recent examples are Biomedical and Mechanical
Engineering; and Chemical and Electrical/Computer Engineering. If you are interested, please consult a
B100 dean for advice.
Double Major vs. Dual Degree: Double Major means that you must fulfill the major requirements
as described for that department (refer to the Undergraduate catalog for details). Generally, a second
major is in the area of 30 credits. You would remain a School 14 student, but you would have the
second major denoted on your transcript. Double majors do NOT appear on your diploma, but your
final official transcript will note the completion of the second major and you can market this
information on your resume. Once you are certain you would like to pursue this option, come into
B100 to fill out the application. There are 2 forms required: Declaration and Certification of the major.
When you have decided to pursue the major (sometime in your sophomore, junior, or perhaps senior
year), see a Dean in B100 for assistance. The semester before graduation, fill out a form for
Certification of Major.
Dual Degree means that you have to actually apply to the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) and be
accepted. After you are accepted, you must fulfill all requirements for the BA for SAS. This is a more
involved process and includes additional work on top of the ~30 credits for the major. For example,
SAS requires that you take additional non-western humanities courses, as well as completing a minor in
a H/SS area IF you choose a technical major (like math or computer science) in your 2nd degree.
Criteria for acceptance is the same as the criteria for a School-to-School Transfer. This application must
be submitted during sophomore or junior year. Students who have 98+ credits and/or are in their final
year are NOT eligible for the Dual Degree program. Follow guidelines for the school with which you
wish to pursue a Dual Degree (http://admissions.rutgers.edu/collegetocollege/). Consult the specific
school for more details. You would receive two separate degrees/diplomas, one from each school. If
you do not complete both degrees concurrently (example, you have a few classes left for you BA, and
you decide to graduate with just your BS from Engineering), you may NOT come back at a later date to
finish your remaining classes and obtain the second degree.
Five-Year B.S./M.B.A. Program: There are also combined BS/Masters programs (BS/MBA,
BS/MBS, BS/MS). Rutgers School of Engineering students are eligible to apply for admission to a
variety of accelerated Masters Programs. These prestigious programs allow students to complete a
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masters degree in one extra year while simultaneously integrating an undergraduate engineering
experience with that of a graduate program.
Combined B.S./M.S./M.E. Program (for current Rutgers CBE juniors ONLY):
http://sol.rutgers.edu/academics.html

Research Facilities
Bioengineering and Biotechnology Laboratories
The research instrumentation available in these laboratories is among the finest in the world. Included
are laboratory and pilot scale facilities for fermentation, cell culture, bioseparations, biomaterials
development, flow cytometry, and cell storing. In addition, modern facilities for DNA synthesis,
molecular biology protocols, and analysis of protein microchemistry are available. The department also
houses state-of-the-art instrumentation for bioimaging, including a state-funded facility for confocal
laser scanning microscopy. Close interaction with personnel from the Center for Advanced
Biotechnology and Medicine and the Center for Biomaterials and Medical Devices provides access to
the common user facilities of the respective centers.
Fluid Mechanics and Transport Phenomena Laboratories
The fluid mechanics and transport phenomena laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art research
equipment including a particle imaging velocimeter and instrumentation to characterize and analyze gas
and liquid flow through fluidized beds. Various static and jet mixers and transparent scaled-down
models of stirred tanks enable fundamental studies on mixing behavior and chaos in these systems.
Equipment and analysis capabilities to study granular flow are also available. In addition, students use a
wide variety of computational fluid dynamics software to visualize and analyze complex flow behavior.
Optimization and Systems Analysis (LOSA) Laboratory
This laboratory is located in Room C-154. It is equipped with eight PCs, two servers of eight
processors each, running MPI used for simulations and visualization. State-of-the-art software is
available to perform and interpret computationally intensive simulations, to visualize complex data
representations and perform local and global optimization. All the computers are on a local area
network using Windows XP and Linux operating systems.
Pharmaceutical Engineering Laboratories
Powder processing experiments are carried out using scaled-down models of V-blenders, double cone
blenders, tote blenders, drum mixers, hoppers, chutes, and rotary calciners. A tablet press equipped
with a compactor simulator is available to characterize tablet compaction. Tablet dissolution and drug
delivery is studied with a USP dissolution cell with dissoette interfaced with a UV-Vis
spectrophotometer. Various kinds of shear cells (granular, annular) and a biaxial tension/compression
tester are used to study the mechanical properties of pharmaceutical liquids and powders. The
rheological properties are characterized by using a dynamic stress rheometer. Crystallization is studied
using am impinging jet apparatus. Other techniques available include full field laser induced
fluorescence, laser induced particle concentration measurement, and high frequency accelerometry. In
addition, an oscillating granulator, a fluidized solid processor, a solid coating vessel, and a bench top
fluid bed dryer have been recently acquired.
Polymer Science and Engineering Laboratories
Extensive instrumentation to characterize polymer solutions, melts, and solids is available in the
department. Measurement of polymer molecular weights, molecular weight distributions, and polymer
coil dimensions is done by using laser light scattering. Facilities to carry out wide angle X-ray
diffraction tudies of polymer crystals, and equipment to measure piezoelectric, ferroelectric, dielectric,
electrostrictive, and dynamic mechanical response of polymers is available. Structural characterization
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of polymers is done using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and thermal analysis is carried out
using a modulated differential scanning calorimeter and a thermogravimetric analyzer. A Rheometrics
dynamic stress rheometer is used to measure viscoelastic properties of polymers under controlled
conditions. Other equipment includes a spin coater, a polymer film stretcher, a sputter coater, a carver
press, a laminar flow hood, high vacuum polymer film annealing devices, a UV-VIS spectrophotometer,
and a vacuum evaporator for electrode deposition on polymer films.
Computational Laboratory for Molecular Design of Nanomaterials and Complex Fluids
Modern computational facilities are available for mutiscale simulations of thermodynamic and transport
properties of nanomaterials and complex fluids, including but limited to electrolyte, surfactant and
polymer solutions, porous adsorbents and catalysts, polyelectrolyte membranes, nanocrystals and
nanoparticles. The laboratory currently consists of a Beowulf cluster with 68 modern Opteron
processors, 136Gb of RAM and 1.5TB of disk space. It will be upgraded in 2013 with additional cluster
t of 17 modern Intel low-voltage nodes and eight older AMD nodes. Each Intel node contains two
Xeon X5650 CPUs, each with six cores, and each core with two independent threads. The CPUs have
64-bit instruction, 12 MB L3 cache, 32 nm die, 95W thermal design power. On each node, 12GB of
memory, 18 DIMM slots (192 GB maximum), 1 Gbit network controller with two ports, integrated
SATA RAID, and 750W power supply are installed. Estimated performance per thread is 525
MFLOPS. The hardware is furnished with PQS ab-initio quantum modeling software package from
Parallel Quantum Solutions, several open-source programs for molecular dynamics simulations
(MolDynaMix, Espresso) and in-house dissipative particle dynamics and Monte Carlo codes. The
laboratory is also equiped with a powerful workstation with Accelrys Materials Studio package and
COSMOtherm software. A variety of in-house and open-source simulation codes is available for Monte
Carlo and mesoscale simulations.
Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Laboratories
The catalysis and reaction engineering laboratories include a gas-phase kinetic reactor for evaluation of
solid catalysts at ambient and moderate pressures using gas chromatography (FID, TCD) and mass
spectrometry for steady-state and temporal reaction product analysis and product identification. In situ
spectroscopy allows for study of solid samples under reaction conditions and reactant gas flows,
including transmission and diffuse-reflectance infrared spectroscopy and diffuse reflectance UV-visible
spectroscopy. Liquid-phase reactions are evaluated in high pressure autoclave reactors. Additional
resources in related labs include high-pressure liquid chromatography, gas adsorption, scanning and
tunneling electron microscopies, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, solid-state magic angle spinning
nuclear magnetic resonance, and x-ray diffraction.
Computing Facilities
The Departmental microcomputer laboratories are located in Rooms C-233 and C-241. The
Department maintains its own central computing facility, which includes a network of computers for
simulations and visualization applications. State-of-the-art software is available to perform and
interpret computationally intensive simulation, and to visualize complex data representations. The C233 laboratory contains eighteen Quad Core Intel computers and two LaserJet printers. The C-241
laboratory contains ten Intel Dual Core iMac computers, a laser printer and a wide format printer. All
of the machines are on a local area network. Each student uses his/her own netid account and
password. These laboratories are available to all Departmental students.
Libraries
Rutgers library system ranks among the top 25 university research libraries in the country with holdings
exceeding three million volumes. The Library of Science and Medicine (LSM) and the math and
science branch libraries support research and instruction in science and engineering. LSM contains
more than 425,000 periodical volumes, monographs, and reference works in science and engineering
and holds current subscriptions to 3,500 journals, including many electronic journals. All members of
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the university community enjoy ready on-line access to catalog and circulation services as well as to
search facilities of a variety of research databases. Rutgers is a member if the American Research
Libraries Group, the Research Libraries Group, and the Northeast Research Libraries Consortium.

Faculty Research Interests

Ioannis (Yannis) Androulakis
Ph.D., Purdue

Systems Biology, bioinformatics,

reaction engineering

Tewodros (Teddy) Asefa

Ph.D., Toronto

Development of novel multifunctional

nanostructured and nanoporous materials for
catalysis; solar cells and renewable energy;,
nanomedicine for cancer treatment

Helen M. Buettner
Ph.D., U. of Pennsylvania

Neurobiology, cell motility, biomedical

engineering

Fuat E. Celik
Ph.D., U. of California, Berkeley

Heteregeneous catalysis, kinetics and reaction

engineering, energy, biofuels, nanomaterials,
quantum chemistry

Yee C. Chiew
Ph.D., U. of Pennsylvania

Molecular thermodynamics

Alkis Constantinides
D.E.Sc., Columbia

Applied numerical analysis, process design

Meenakshi Dutt
Ph.D., Duke

Computational materials science, particle

compaction

Benjamin J. Glasser
Ph.D., Princeton

Multiphase flows and reactors, dynamics of

transport processes

Masanori Hara
Ph.D., Kyoto, Japan

Polymer physics and chemistry , polymer blends

and composites

Marianthi G. Ierapetritou
Ph.D., Imperial College, London

Process synthesis and optimization, batch

process scheduling, metabolic engineering

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Prabhas V. Moghe
Ph.D., U. of Minnesota

Stem cell bioengineering, cell-interactive

biomaterials, nanobiotechnology

Fernando J. Muzzio
Ph.D., U. of Massachusetts

Liquid mixing, powder blending and sampling,

chaos and fractals

Alexander V. Neimark
D.Sc., Moscow State

Thermodynamics and transport in nanoscale

systems, molecular modeling of complex fluids,
membranes and porous materials

Henrik Pedersen
P.D., Yale

Biochemical engineering, plant cell biotechnology

Rohit Ramachandran
Ph.D., Imperial College, London

Mathematical modeling; process control; process

optimization; experimental validation studies in
relation to chemical and pharmaceutical
processes

Charles M. Roth
Ph.D., U. of Delaware

Gene-based therapeutics, nanobiotechnology,

liver systems biology

Jerry I. Scheinbeim
Ph.D., U. of Pittsburgh

Structure and electrical properties of polymers

Nina C. Shapley
Ph.D., M.I.T.

Multiphase flow, imaging, microencapsulation

Stavroula Sofou
Ph.D., Columbia

Biomembranes and drug delivery systems

M. Silvina Tomassone
Ph.D., Northeastern

Molecular dynamics, thermodynamics and

statistical mechanics of fluids, nanoparticles,
nanotribology, self assembly and dynamics of
surfactants, spreading of fluids

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Co-Op Program
What is a co-op program?
The co-op program allows you to take an apprenticeship-engineering job in industry at an appropriate
time during the pursuit of the B.S. degree in the discipline. The work period is usually between the junior
and senior year. The duration of the co-op program is a minimum of six continuous months of full-time
employment. Partial credit cannot be issued.
What are the requirements?
The co-op program is different from that of an internship or other kinds of employment in that the
co-op program requires: (1) the approval of the Undergraduate Director; (2) good academic standing
(2.5 GPA required); (3) completion of fall semester junior-level courses; (4) a written report from the
student upon completion of the co-op work experience; and (5) a brief evaluation of the students work
from the immediate co-op supervisor upon completion of the co-op work experience (the evaluation
must be sent directly to the Undergraduate Director).
Students must complete and return the registration form to the Undergraduate Secretary before special
permission numbers will be issued for registration.
How many credits are allowed?
A maximum of six (6) credits are allowed toward the 131 credits required for graduation. Students are
given six credits (pass/fail) for six continuous months of successful engineering-related work in an
approved job. The course numbers for co-op are 14:155:496 and 14:155:497.
How do I look for a co-op position?
You are encouraged to look for the co-op position on your own. However, you can also meet with your
advisor to ask for co-op job leads. Co-op positions are e-mailed to students when available. You can
also contact Career Services.
Should I participate in the co-op program?
If you prefer experimental and practical work to theoretical work, and if you like to work with people (or
seeking the experience of working with people), the co-op experience is for you. If you need money to
pay for your education, participation in the co-op program is a way to help alleviate your financial
problems. Employers and graduate schools value this experience.
Can I get a job on campus for co-op credits?

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In general, no. Co-op credits are those earned from industrial jobs. If you are interested in doing
research, register for 155:491 and 155:492, the special problems course. These do not count as co-op
credits
Undergraduate Program in Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering

cbe.rutgers.edu
cbeundergrad@soemail.rutgers.edu

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

848-445-2228

98 Brett Road

Fax: 732-445-2581

Piscataway, NJ 08854-8058

Co-Op Registration
155:496, 497
_____________________________/ ____________________________/ _____________________
Name of Student
I.D. Number
Date
_________________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail address or phone number where you can be reached during Co-Op
Course No.:

] 496

] 497

Credits:

Index No.:

_________________________

Semester:

] Fall

] Spring

Sequence:

] Summer-Fall

Year _____________________________

Spring-Summer

Name of Co-Op Company and City and State: _____________________________________________

Name of Immediate Supervisor: ________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: _____________________ E-mail Address: ______________________________
Please briefly describe your Co-Op position. What duties will you be performing? Please use the back of
this form if necessary.
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Undergraduate Director ________________________________ Date: ______________
Signature of Immediate Co-Op Supervisor ____________________________ Date: _______________
PLEASE BRING THIS FORM TO THE UNDERGRADUATE ASSISTANT IN ROOM
C-226 FOR A SPECIAL PERMISSION NUMBER.
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For Office Use Only

Special Permission No.: ____________________________________________
Undergraduate Program in Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
98 Brett Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8058

Date: ________

cbe.rutgers.edu
cbeundergrad@soemail.rutgers.edu
848-445-2228
Fax: 732-445-2581

Special Problems Registration

155:491, 492
Students are advised to contact faculty directly to inquire about open undergraduate research positions.
It is recommended that students review the faculty research interests on the Dept. web site
(http://sol.rutgers.edu) and then contact faculty that are conducting research that may be interesting,
and that students may want to concentrate on in the future.
Presentation of poster at Dept.s Annual Undergraduate Research Day required.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Student
____________/__________________/______________/______________/____________________________________
School
Option
Class
Course No.
Index No.
Semester:
[ ] Fall

[ ] Spring

[ ] Summer

Year _________________

No. Credits ____________________

Faculty Supervisor __________________________________________________________________________________

PROJECT TITLE

_______________________________________________________
Signature of Faculty Supervisor

_______________________________________
Date

PLEASE BRING THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE UNDERGRADUATE ASSISTANT IN ROOM C-226
FOR A SPECIAL PERMISSION NUMBER.
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Special Permission No.: _____________________________________

Date: _______________________________
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Professional Engineers Certification

WHO:

In New Jersey, eligible engineering students can take the P.E. Examination prior to
graduation. Students and recent college graduates are encouraged to begin the licensure
process while the coursework is still fresh in their minds.

WHY:

JOBS: Employers value engineers who show a commitment to the future by becoming
licensed.
PROMOTIONS: Many employers in industry and government require licensure in
order to advance to senior engineering positions.
CREDIBILITY: In most states, only P.E.s can practice or serve as expert witnesses in
court.

THE LICENSURE PROCESS:

THE FOUR ESSENTIAL STEPS ARE:
1. Earn an engineering degree.
2. Pass the F.E. Examination.
3. Gain engineering employment experience.
4. Pass the P.E. Examination.
WHERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION:
The State of New Jersey
Dept. of Law & Public Safety
Division of Consumer Affairs
State Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors
P.O. Box 45015
Newark, NJ 07101
www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pels
(973) 504-6460

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James J. Slade Honors

Research Program
http://soe.rutgers.edu/oaa/slade

Academic Services
These resources at Rutgers help students succeed in their academic programs by offering assistance
other than faculty advising.
Office of Academic Affairs
Academic advising, transfer information, declaration of major and minor, graduation requirements,
add/drop information, scholastic standing, James J. Slade Honors Research Program:
School of Engineering, B-100; 445-2212; www.soe.rutgers.edu/oaa
Office of Student Development
tutoring in engineering courses, Educational Opportunity Fund, financial aid and scholarship
information, special needs, personal counseling, psychological support:
School of Engineering, B-110; 445-2687; www.soe.rutgers.edu/osp
Learning Resource Centers
tutoring, time management, learning and study skills:
Kreeger Center, CAC; 932-1443; http://rlc.rutgers.edu
Career Services
career counseling, job fairs, internship, co-op and job information:
Busch Campus Center; 445-6127; http://careerservices.rutgers.edu
Center for International Faculty and Student Services
immigration and visa information, english and cross-cultural workshops, International Friendship
Program:
180 College Avenue; 932-7015; http://internationalservices.rutgers.edu

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History of Department
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (CBE) at Rutgers has grown in strength to 20 faculty actively
involved in teaching and research, raising over $4 million per year in research funding. The educational
effectiveness of CBE is ranked within the top fifteen public research institutions. Since 1964, 2,132 B.S.,
498 M.S. and 229 Ph.D. degrees have been awarded. The Department provides nationally recognized
research opportunities in bioengineering and biotechnology, pharmaceutical engineering, polymer science
and engineering, and systems and reaction engineering.

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives are: (1) To provide chemical and biochemical engineering
graduates with skills and tools to become innovative, competent, contributing engineers in the chemical
and biochemical industries; (2) To ensure our graduates have sufficient flexibility and adaptability in the
workplace, so that they remain effective engineers, take on new responsibilities, move into new areas of
opportunity and assume leadership roles; and (3) To train some of our graduates to continue their
professional development and obtain M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in engineering and allied disciplines,
including business, medicine and law.

Student Outcomes & Teaching Goals

Our curriculum is designed to ensure that graduates have achieved: (1) an ability to apply
knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering; (2) an ability to design and conduct
experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; (3) an ability to design a system,
component, or process to meet desired needs; (4) an ability to function on multidisciplinary
teams; (5) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; (6) an understanding
of professional and ethical responsibility; (7) an ability to communicate effectively; (8) the broad
education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal
context; (9) a recognition of the need for an ability to engage in lifelong learning; (10) a
knowledge of contemporary issues; and (11) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

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ABET Outcomes and Assessment:

Student Outcomes
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)

an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
an ability to function in multi-disciplinary/multi-functional teams (this can be defined
as a mix of biochemical and chemical engineers, or as a group of students working on
a different roles of a project)
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
global and societal context
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice

Mapping of content in program core curriculum to student outcomes. Highlighted entries represent the
highest weighted assessment points
Outcome
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
Course
155:201

:208

:303

:304

:307

:309

:324

:407

:411

:415

:416

:422

:427

:428

:441

:491,492

societies

Societies: student professional organizations include AIChE, ISPE, SWE, OXE, RUBES.

(k)

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The Chemical and Biochemical

Engineering Profession
Chemical and biochemical engineering began as an offspring of chemistry and biochemistry and has
evolved into a distinct discipline in which industrial processes for making thousands of chemical and
biochemical products are economically designed through the inter-disciplinary application of
chemistry, mathematics, physics, and biology.
In chemical engineering, there is an emphasis on application of transport phenomena, kinetics and
thermodynamics, phase equilibria, and computer-controlled systems in process engineering and plant
design. Chemical engineering further includes process safety, polymer science, environmental
technology, and many other areas that are needed for the safe production of the wide variety of
chemical compounds used in industry.
In biochemical engineering, principles of biology are applied, along with relevant parts from the chemical
engineering field, to the design and operation of bioprocesses. The biochemical engineering field
embraces the areas of immunotechnology, protein engineering, tissue engineering, artificial organs,
bioseparations, insect, fungal and plant cell biotechnology, and bio-informatics.
The job of the chemical and biochemical engineer is often to transform inventions and new scientific
knowledge into applications that benefit and promote human welfare. This is done by taking raw
materials and safely transforming them by means of physical, chemical, or biological processes into
useful intermediates or finished products replete with the necessary and sufficient environmental
safeguards. Typical products are plastics, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, and energy fuels.
Because of the great versatility of the trained chemical or biochemical engineer, due in part to the
expertise acquired in biochemical as well as chemical and mechanical (physical) systems, opportunities
in diverse fields such as medicine are open to graduates. Careers in patent-law, environmental-law,
finance and business are also available.

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Faculty/Staff Directory
Professor

E-mail

Androulakis, I.
Asefa, T.
Buettner, H.M.
Celik, F.E.
Chiew, Y.C.
Constantinides, A.

yannis@rci.rutgers.edu
tasefa@rci.rutgers.edu
buettner@soemail.rutgers.edu
fuat.celik@rutgers.edu
ychiew@soemail.rutgers.edu
acconsta @rci.rutgers.edu

Dutt, M.
Glasser, B.J.
Hara, M.
Ierapetritou, M.G.
Moghe, P.V.
Muzzio, F.J.
Neimark, A.V.
Pedersen, H.
Ramachandran, R.
Roth, C.M.
Scheinbeim, J.I.
Shapley, N.C.
Sofou, S.
Tomassone, M.S.

meenakshi.dutt@rutgers.edu
bglasser@soemail.rutgers.edu
mhara@rci.rutgers.edu
marianth@soemail.rutgers.edu
moghe@rci.rutgers.edu
muzzio@soemail.rutgers.edu
aneimark@rci.rutgers.edu
hpederse@soemail.rutgers.edu
rohit.r@rutgers.edu
cmroth@rci.rutgers.edu
jis@rci.rutgers.edu
nshapley@rci.rutgers.edu
stavroula.sofou@rutgers.edu
silvina@soemail.rutgers.edu

Staff

Office

Telephone

BME-212
C-138
BME-318
C-215
C-150
C-203A
C-229
C-231
C-161
C-227

848-445-6561
848-445-2970
848-445-6597
848-445-5558
848-445-0315
848-445-3678
848-445-5612
848-445-4243
848-445-3817
848-445-2971
848-445-6591
732-445-3357
732-445-0834
732-445-2568
848-445-6278
848-445-6686
848-445-3669
848-445-4951
848-445-6568
848-445-2972

BME-315
C-126A
C-258
C-005
C-228
BME-205
C-164
C-230
BME-219
C-234

E-mail

Office

Tel.

Lynn DeCaprio
cbeundergrad@soemail.rutgers.edu
Administrative Assistant

C-226

Debora Moon
Dept. Administrator

dmoon@rci.rutgers.edu

C-227

Kirk Tarabokia
Systems Administrator

help@soemail.rutgers.edu

C-216

8484452228
8484454949
8484456104

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Faculty/Staff Directory Continued

Dean, School of Engineering
Dr. Thomas Farris
tfarris@rci.rutgers.edu

Chairperson
Dr. Marianthi G. Ierapetritou
marianth@soemail.rutgers.edu

Undergraduate Director
Dr. Helen M. Buettner
buettner@soemail.rutgers.edu
Graduate Director
Dr. Charles M. Roth
cmroth@rci.rutgers.edu
Director of Alumni Relations
Dr. Alkis Constantinides
acconsta@rci.rutgers.edu
Administrative Assistant
Lynn DeCaprio
cbeundergrad@soemail.rutgers.edu

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Class Advisors
Sophomores
Dr. Helen Buettner
buettner@soemail.rutgers.edu
Juniors
Dr. Stavroula Sofou
Seniors
Dr. Alkis Constantinides
acconsta@rci.rutgers.edu
All Classes
Dr. Helen Buettner, Undergraduate Director
buettner@soemail.rutgers.edu

Student Organizations
AIChE Student Chapter (American Institute of Chemical Engineers)
Student President: Victor Kabala
Faculty Advisor: Dr. M. Silvina Tomassone

ISPE (International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers)

Student President: Marco Armenante
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Meenakshi Dutt

OXE (Omega Chi Epsilon-National Chemical Engineering Honor Society)

Student President: Mansi Sanghvi
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Nina C. Shapley

RUBES (Rutgers University Bioengineering Society)

Student President: Michael Yim
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Charles M. Roth and Dr. Martin L. Yarmush
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Thank you to the following for their continued generous support of the undergraduate
program:

CBE Alumni

Undergraduate Program in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering

School of Engineering
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
98 Brett Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854-8058
cbe.rutgers.edu, cbeundergrad@soemail.rutgers.edu
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