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UC doctoral student blends biology, chemical engineering

November 5, 2021

Having earned a bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Cincinnati, Jacob Orkwis is now pursing a Ph.D. in chemical engineering at UC. His research work on the regeneration of peripheral nervous system tissue blends his biology background with chemical, biomedical and materials engineering. Orkwis was named Graduate Student Engineering of the Month by UC’s College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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UC researchers building better biomaterials for nerve repair

November 22, 2021

University of Cincinnati researcher Greg Harris, assistant professor of chemical engineering, is building novel biomaterials that could aid in nerve regeneration and other health applications. Existing biomaterials are limited in their capability, so Harris and his team are creating a material that is piezoelectric to better match how the body reacts to injury.

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UC engineering students can co-op in research labs around the world

May 7, 2024

More than 100 years ago, cooperative education (co-op) was invented at the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science. Since then, UC has spent the last century fine-tuning and improving the program. The Global Research Labs Program is one of the most recent advancements in co-op opportunities for students.

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Engineering student works to improve water infrastructure

May 20, 2024

After earning her bachelor's degree in civil engineering at a premier university in Nigeria, Tolulope Odunola became fascinated by the world of hydrology and water systems and set off to continue her education in environmental engineering. She came to the University of Cincinnati for her master's degree, and the experience left such an impact she stayed for her PhD, working under the guidance of Patrick Ray, associate professor of environmental engineering. Odunola was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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Faculty Awards 2021: Peter Smirniotis

April 8, 2021

University of Cincinnati chemical engineering professor Peter Smirniotis honored as 2020 recipient of George Rieveschl Jr. Award for Distinguished Scientific Research.

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UC Faculty Awards 2021: Anne Vonderheide

April 9, 2021

Associate Professor-Educator Anne Vonderheide, Ph.D., loves sharing her passion for chemistry in the classroom at the University of Cincinnati — but her top priority is making sure each of her students feels supported in their quest to succeed. Vonderheide is being honored with a UC Faculty Award for teaching.