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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Read more about the work being done in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at Mizzou in our annual report.
Featured News
March 12, 2026
Three researchers receive awards, named professorships
Yue Jin, Matt Maschmann and Matthias Young are recognized for their innovation, leadership and commitment to Mizzou Engineering and the engineering community.
March 5, 2026
Sowing the seeds of agricultural and economic security
An interdisciplinary project aims to help farmers extract value from low-cost resources to improve soil health and maximize productivity and profitability.
March 2, 2026
Mizzou researchers developing a rewritable DNA hard drive
The work moves data storage closer to a practical system for storing information at the molecular level faster, simpler and more efficiently than ever before.
Feb. 26, 2026
Praveen Rao named NAI Senior Member
National Academy of Inventors honor recognizes outstanding innovators whose work has real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.
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.