About

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In 1938, founding director Fred “Dusty” Rhodes had a vision for a school that produced “those flashes of scientific imagination and engineering inspiration that form the stepping stones from the impossible of today to the commonplace of tomorrow.” Today, Cornell’s Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering offers a world-renowned education for those seeking professional careers in industry and a vigorous research program for those drawn to the lab.

Chemical and biomolecular engineers develop solutions to global problems. Our graduates hold leadership roles in industry, government and academia. Our research discoveries lead to improvements in human health, energy and sustainability, consumer products, and advanced technologies for computing. Whatever the field, our faculty, students, and alumni strive to turn today’s impossible into tomorrow’s reality.

Leadership

  • Susan Daniel

    Susan Daniel

    William C. Hooey Director of the R.F. Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

  • Matthew DeLisa

    Matthew DeLisa

    Director of Postdoctoral Studies

  • Qiuming Yu

    Qiuming Yu

    Director of Graduate Studies

  • Marsha Kowal

    Marsha Kowal

    Associate Director of Graduate Studies

  • Jeffrey D. Varner

    Jeffrey D. Varner

    Associate Director Director, Masters of Engineering Program Director, Undergraduate Program

  • Brian Bauer

    Brian Bauer

    Associate Director, Masters of Engineering Program—Chemical Engineering

  • Eda Celik

    Eda Celik

    Associate Director, Masters of Engineering Program—Biomolecular Engineering

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    Katie Jacoby

    Director of Administration

Advisors

Administrative Contacts