News: Faculty

Innovation funds support advances in human health, plant microbiomes and materials science
April 27, 2022
This year’s engineering school Innovation Research Grants are funding efforts to improve plant growth and productivity, better understand bacterial resistance, and create a safe, long-lasting fire-retardant spray.
Drug purification could be controlled with light using technology supported by Princeton's IP Accelerator Fund
April 20, 2022
A project aimed at controlling pharmaceutical purification with light, led by CBE researchers, has been selected for financial support from Princeton’s Intellectual Property Accelerator Fund.
Rodney Priestley named dean of Princeton’s Graduate School
March 11, 2022
Rodney Priestley, the Pomeroy and Betty Perry Smith Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and vice dean for innovation, has been named dean of Princeton University’s Graduate School. He will begin in his new role on June 1.
Four CBE faculty commended for outstanding teaching
Feb. 23, 2022
Four CBE professors received a commendation for outstanding teaching from the School of Engineering and Applied Science. The commendations cover teaching during the fall 2021 semester. Commendations are determined by course ratings by students.
Soft matter expert Datta receives award for innovative approach to studying porous materials
Feb. 22, 2022
The International Society for Porous Media has recognized Sujit Datta with its 2022 award for porous media research.