Departments
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
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Make new discoveries to help solve challenges in health, energy and natural resources.
Message from the Chair
"At Mizzou ChBME, strengths in chemical, biological and biomedical engineering come together to tackle pressing challenges in health, energy and the environment. Driven by curiosity and a shared purpose, we collaborate to make a lasting impact in Missouri and beyond."
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Spark your passion for engineering with a degree from Mizzou and join a vast community of innovators, doers and leaders. The faculty and alumni network at Mizzou Engineering prepares and supports students as they venture into their careers.
Research that Matters
Chemical and biomedical engineering faculty and students work side-by-side on cutting-edge research with real-world applications that improve lives. Join us.
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Featured News
April 15, 2026
Cross-campus collaboration leads to materials breakthrough
Mizzou researchers have introduced a novel bioadhesive material platform that will enable next-generation devices with shape memory behavior.
April 13, 2026
Hashemi, Kannan inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows
Election is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, comprised of the top 2% of engineers in these fields.
April 13, 2026
Mizzou researchers build ‘green’ protection for fragile enzymes
The new water-based process could reduce or eliminate toxic organic solvents from the manufacturing of medicines, biofuels and food.
March 24, 2026
Yan’s research recognized at campus and national level
The Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity in Physical and Mathematical Sciences comes on the heels of a $2.3m NIH award.
ABET Accreditation
The University of Missouri program B.S. Biological Engineering, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Biological and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The University of Missouri program B.S. Biomedical Engineering, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The University of Missouri program B.S. Chemical Engineering, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.