Department of

Chemical Engineering

Designing molecular technology for the 21st century with biology and chemistry


Welcome to the Department of Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering at Penn State

The Department of Chemical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University has a proud tradition of scholarship and teaching that began with Professor Merrell Fenske, the first Head of our Department and a pioneer in the technology of distillation.

Under the guidance of succeeding department heads, we continue to remain highly diversified in each of the major sub-disciplines of chemical engineering. Our current strengths are in biomolecular, computational and nanoscale engineering.


06/18/13
Dr. Henry Foley to join University of Missouri

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Congratulations to Dr. Henry Foley who has been selected as the new Executive Vice President for the University of Missouri system:










06/14/13
Seong Kim research group
develops Underwater Atomic Force Microscopy

Photo of faculty member Seong Kim working with research equipment.

Professor Seong Kim and his research group pioneer a new research method allowing biologists to probe the structure and electrical properties of cell membranes under natural conditions.




06/03/13
Nominate a student for the June
safety student of the month recognition

Nominate a student as the safety student for the safety student of the month recognition.

Please take a moment to nominate a student for the PAWS student of the month recognition.


This award is presented to chemical engineering students who have set a good example of lab safety and contributed to a safer work place environment.


View the PAWS safety nomination form. Nominations will be closed on June 15th.


Contact Information


  • Department of Chemical Engineering
  • 158 Fenske Laboratory
  • The Pennsylvania State University
  • University Park, PA 16802-4400