Biomedical Engineering:
Researchers apply chemical engineering principles and practices to biological and medical systems, such as biomaterials and biosensors as well as drug delivery and development.
The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of South Carolina possesses state-of-the-art facilities, a dynamic faculty, and vigorous research programs, placing our research efforts at the forefront of fields including energy, advanced materials, manufacturing, environmental solutions and medicine. Faculty are addressing problems that align with national and international challenges and are relevant to consumers, industry and government.
Researchers apply chemical engineering principles and practices to biological and medical systems, such as biomaterials and biosensors as well as drug delivery and development.
Researchers develop systems that increase the rate of a chemical reaction using homogeneous catalysis, where the reaction occurs within the reaction medium, or heterogeneous catalysis, where the reaction occurs on a solid surface.
Researchers develop mathematical models that simplify a practical problem so that it can be simulated on a computer, working with systems that range from the molecular scale to simulation of chemical plants.
Researchers working in electrochemical engineering study the conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy to create better batteries and fuel cells.
Researchers in the area of nanoscience study of matter at the nano scale (1 – 100 nm), where traditional engineering and scientific methods may not be applicable. Researchers in the area of separations study chemical mixtures and the necessary processes required to isolate specific components of these mixtures.