Chemical and Biological Engineering Department Fund

UB Chemical and Biological Engineering professor Eli Ruckenstein.

This fund supports numerous advancements related to health, energy and the environment.

The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department—part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences—is an international leader, creating innovative technological solutions to address global challenges in the areas of health, energy and the environment.

Here, we provide an outstanding undergraduate and graduate educational experience to our students, aiming to educate and train them in the fundamental principles of chemical engineering, expose them to current trends, and prepare them for responsible, professional practice. By doing so, we produce tomorrow’s innovators and leaders in research, education, government and industry.

Our research spans all areas of chemical and biological engineering with particular emphasis in nanoscale science and engineering, computational science and engineering, and biochemical and biomedical engineering. In addition, our award-winning faculty collectively address important problems in the emerging areas of materials informatics, nanomaterials for health, energy and the environment, and stem cell bioengineering.

At UB, we are proud to be at the forefront of chemical and biological engineering research, education, and socioeconomic impact in the region and the world.

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Other Engineering and Applied Sciences Funds

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Matthew Grappone Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Mattnew Grappone received his BS in Aerospace Engineering in 1987 and his BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1997, and was employed at Computer Information Technology (CIT — now known as UB Information Technology) at UB. Matt spent 12 of his 30 years connected with UB in these two areas, before he passed away unexpectedly.
Gregory B. Jarvis Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Established in 1986 by Mrs. Marcia Jarvis & Moog Controls, Inc., the fund provides annual scholarships in memory of Gregory B. Jarvis to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Chemical and Biological Engineering Department Fund
8/24/26
The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department—part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences—is an international leader, creating innovative technological solutions to address global challenges in the areas of health, energy and the environment.
Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Department Fund
8/24/26
The Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering—part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences—is a vibrant engine for generating the knowledge, tools, and leadership needed to address society’s most challenging problems in the natural and built environments.
Biomedical Engineering Development Fund
8/24/26
At the Department of Biomedical Engineering, we strive to improve the health and well-being of humans through education, research, and technology development at the intersection of engineering and health.
Engineering Education Resource Fund
8/24/26
At the Department of Engineering Education within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, we believe that the engineering education system in the United States succeeds in producing knowledgeable, competent and qualified engineers, but it could do so more effectively and efficiently. At the same time, the engineering education system in the U.S. fails to produce a diverse population of engineers at all degree levels.
Ruckenstein Endowment Fund
8/24/26
Professor Eli Ruckenstein has been a pioneer in numerous areas, advancing almost every area of interest to chemical engineers. He conducted both theoretical and experimental research that not only has increased scientists’ understanding of the fundamental phenomena of chemical processes, but has led to the development of enhanced research methods and new materials.
Rosalyn Z. Gammerman Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
The Rosalyn Z. Gammerman Scholarship Fund was established to provide a semester award to a worthy student completing “Technical Communications for Engineers.”
Engineering Fellowship and Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Fellowships and scholarships play a critical role in helping the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences attract and retain leading students, further enhance the diversity of our student body, and remain one of the top public engineering universities in the Northeast.
Materials Design and Innovation Fund
8/24/26
The Department of Materials Design and Innovation (MDI)—part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences—is the first department in the nation conceived and established entirely for training a new generation of scientists and engineers in the methods of data driven materials discovery and design.
Electrical Engineering Department Fund
8/24/26
Nowadays, most everything we use in our daily lives has a power source and a chip and implements some sophisticated communication protocol and data/signal processing algorithm.
Computer Science and Engineering Department Fund
8/24/26
Founded in 1967 by a computing pioneer, the Computer Science and Engineering Department was one of the first in the nation.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department Fund
8/24/26
In the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences), we realize that mechanical and aerospace engineers have the opportunity to change the world.
Industrial and Systems Engineering Resource Fund
8/24/26
Created in 1946, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is one of the founding departments of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at UB. Here, we are committed to advancing research and education in numerous disciplines, including operations research, production systems, manufacturing, quality, simulation and human factors.
Dr. John Zahorjan Student Scholarship Fund
8/24/26
Established in 2000 by the son of the late Dr. John Zahorjan, this fund supports engineering students who are eager to apply what they've learned in the classroom. Preference is given to students wishing to pursue the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management concentration in Production Management.
Clifford C. Furnas Eminent Professors Fund
8/24/26
Named for a former President of UB, this fund provides stipends to students holding Furnas Memorial Student Research Assistantships in UB’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. In addition, the fund honors professors who are both teaching and conducting research in engineering and applied sciences, providing them with the title of Clifford C. Furnas Eminent Professor.

News from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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Rudra named inaugural Katherine Johnson Chair in Artificial Intelligence
1/6/23
Chair established by generous gift from computer science alums D. Sivakumar, PhD ’96, and Uma Mahadevan, PhD ’98
The Backbone for Success
4/21/22
Dick Osborne is a firm believer in the power of education—so much so, he's created two substantial legacies at UB to support others' education.
Rodriguez co-edits special issue on intersection of AI and social work
5/22/26
AI’s impact on applied and industrial fields is well documented. However, AI and computational methods are affecting human services as well. UB researchers are exploring what role these tools play in one of the most crucial societal professions: social work.
Jun Xia named new chair of biomedical engineering
6/29/26
Xia will assume the role on July 1, 2026. He succeeds Yun Wu, who has served as department chair since 2023. She will return to her faculty role as a professor.
Wu elected fellow of ASCE
7/20/26
Teng Wu, professor in the University at Buffalo Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, is one of the newest American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) fellows, a recognition reserved for just 3% of ASCE members.
Amit Goyal appointed associate editor-in-chief at NAE flagship publication, The Bridge
2/25/26
University at Buffalo scientist Amit Goyal has been named associate editor-in-chief of The Bridge, the flagship quarterly journal of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).
IEEE Elects Wenyao Xu, Fellow
3/7/26
Wenyao Xu, professor and director of research in the University at Buffalo Department of Computer Science and Engineering, has been elected a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).