The Department of Chemical Engineering at UPRM proudly highlights the exceptional achievements of its faculty and graduate students who have been recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to research, education, and leadership. Faculty Recognitions Prof. Yomaira Pagán Torres was honored at the Mid-Career Researchers in Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Recognition Symposium for her excellence in…
DetailsDurante el día de hoy 16 de noviembre, 62 estudiantes de 11mo y 12mo grado de escuela superior de todo PR participaron del 2024 ChemE Camp en el Departamento de Ingeniería Química de UPRM. Los participantes comenzaron el día con una presentación por el Dr. David Suleiman que incluyo qué es la ingeniería química, las…
DetailsThe University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (UPRM) Chemical Engineering Department is thrilled to announce that Dr. Maribella Domenech, a faculty member in our department, led a groundbreaking research project that launched to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the SpaceX-31 mission on November 4. This pioneering study, funded by the Puerto Rico Science,…
DetailsThe Department of Chemical Engineering is thrilled to welcome Dr. Paola A. Baldaguez Medina, who joined our faculty in July 2024. Dr. Baldaguez Medina, an alumna of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM), completed her undergraduate studies through the undergraduate articulated program with the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao. She recently earned…
DetailsThe Department of Chemical Engineering has recognized Nicole M. Pérez Torres with the Luis C. Monzón medal to the best student of the 2020-2021 graduating class. Nicole is also the recipient of the (unnamed) College of Engineering medal to the engineering student with the highest GPA, 4.0 out of 4.0, and the outstanding Luis Stefani…
DetailsIn a long overdue recognition, Ángel N. Santiago Colón and Tania L. Class Martínez have been recognized with the Luis C. Monzón medal to the best students of the 2019-2020 chemical engineering graduating class. Ángel is also the recipient of the (unnamed) College of Engineering medal to the engineering student with the highest GPA, 4.0…
DetailsDoctor Arturo Hernandez-Maldonado, Professor of Chemical Engineering at UPR-Mayaguez, was selected as the 2020 James Y. Oldshue Distinguished Lecturer. Dr. Hernandez’s talk titled “Advancements in the Design of Porous Materials for the Adsorption of Contaminants of Emerging Concern from Water” was delivered at the 2020 AIChE Annual Meeting. Access the full article at UPRM.edu: The James…
DetailsDoctor Maribella Domenech was awarded a $1.4M grant by the National Institute of Health (NIH) for her project titled “Distinct contributions of mesenchymal cell niches in the therapeutic potential of breast cancer cells”. The 4-year project aims to develop predictive cellular models for the therapeutic response of breast cancer. The studies will provide new biological insights into the modulation of tumor…
DetailsThe Coki Racing Team, UPRM’s ChemE Car team, won first place in poster presentation and second place in the race on the Regional Competition of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers UPRM’s car raced 23.89 meters out of the 24 meter-objective, winning second place and qualifying for the National Competition. For more details read the…
DetailsProfessor David Suleiman was recognized by the Minority Affairs Committee (MAC) of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) with the 2020 Eminent Chemical Engineers Award. The awards recognize professionals who identify as members of an underrepresented group and have served as mentors and role models of underrepresented minorities in engineering and other technical accomplishments…
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