Chemical, biomolecular, and materials engineers are problem solvers who are constantly developing and improving the materials, processes, and products that we use on a daily basis. They apply chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to create technologies and products for industries ranging from energy to medicine.
As a chemical, biomolecular, and materials engineering student at URI, you will have ample opportunities to engage in research at the undergraduate and graduate level. You’ll learn alongside faculty who are experts in their field. You’ll work in cutting-edge lab facilities and be immersed in a culture of fostering student excellence. And when you graduate, you’ll be well-positioned for a wide range of exciting and rewarding career paths.
Recent News
Agriculture and Food System Fellow Spotlight: Natalia Oganesian - Natalia Oganesian, a chemical engineering major, completed an Agriculture and Food Systems Fellows Program through URI’s Cooperative Extension. Her work focused on extending the shelf life of food products by analyzing preservatives. She collaborated with Caitlin Jamison, a food scientist and founder of Plantopia in Pawtucket, RI.
2025 Spotlight on Faculty Innovation in General Education - The University of Rhode Island Office of Innovation in General Education has announced this year’s faculty members who are being recognized for delivering innovative courses as part of the General Education Program, including College of Engineering Assistant Teaching Professor Dark0 Ljubic.
Using nanotech as a way of differentiating cells from one another - Engineering professor and former PhD student look at the smallest changes between two similar cells.