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Established in 1910 as the world's 1st department for petroleum engineering, and today recognized for outstanding research & innovative undergraduate education.
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined August 2017
Coverage in @physorg_com about the latest findings from @ChemePitt's Oleg Shklyaev and Anna C. Balazs published in @PNASNexus: a synthetic system that on its own directly transforms chemical reactions into mechanical motion.
phys.org
What if a soft material could move on its own, guided not by electronics or motors, but by the kind of rudimentary chemical signaling that powers the simplest organisms? Researchers at the University...
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In a new study in @PNASNexus, @ChemePitt's Anna Balazs and Oleg Shklyaev reveal how chemical networks can mimic nervous systems to power movement in soft materials.
news.engineering.pitt.edu
Study in PNAS Nexus reveals how chemical networks can mimic nervous systems to power movement in soft materials
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Our department is EXCITED to host @tulane Professor Vijay John as this year's Gerald D. Holder Distinguished Lecturer! His topic: “Targeted Delivery through Self Assembly in Environmental Remediation and in Drug Delivery.” https://t.co/gQtl0cgLuX
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Pitt to launch 1st-of-its-kind natural gas, renewables and oil engineering degree
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University of Pittsburgh officials say a new undergraduate degree will prepare future engineers for the evolving, global energy market. The Natural Gas, Renewables and Oil Engineering (GRO) program...
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Great to finally launch this program which is part of our comprehensive energy strategy and make our Pitt Engineering students more competitive in a critical global field.
Excited to announce the launch of a new program: the Bachelor's in Natural Gas, Renewables, and Oil Engineering. "GRO" prepares students for a rapidly changing global energy market as the world continues to move from fossil fuels to renewable resources.
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Excited to announce the launch of a new program: the Bachelor's in Natural Gas, Renewables, and Oil Engineering. "GRO" prepares students for a rapidly changing global energy market as the world continues to move from fossil fuels to renewable resources.
news.engineering.pitt.edu
Industry representatives interested in learning more about the program and opportunities for summer student employment should contact Dr. Robert Enick at [email protected].
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My lab at the University of Pittsburgh (@PittVbl) is currently seeking a research engineer in experimental vascular biomechanics. This is a staff position for an MS (or BS w/experience) engineer, primarily for mechanical testing of vascular tissue (see attached). Please share!
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Our Swanson School family lost a kind-hearted soul this week - Patricia Park, Senior Administrative Coordinator for @ChemePitt. Throughout her 18 years at Pitt she was a beloved and dedicated co-worker with a keenly sharp wit. She will truly be missed. https://t.co/Bm9ZWHNF6s
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Our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of our @ChemePitt alumnus James Squire BSChE '61.
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View James Russell Squire's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
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Thanks to Pitt Magazine for this awesome story about the Swanson School's ongoing contributions to electric power research!
pittwire.pitt.edu
As the aging network faces pressures it's never encountered before, these Swanson School researchers are carrying on Pitt's legacy as an electricity powerhouse.
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Great story by Patrick Monahan for Pittwire about our @CovestroUS Circular Economy program and its growing success, led by Melissa Bilec and Götz Veser, featuring @ChemePitt PhD students Lakshmi Ananthabhotla & Carlan Gray.
pittwire.pitt.edu
Engineering students broaden their focus from lab benches to global supply chains with the help of industry in the Circular Economy Program.
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Kudos to our amazing @ChemePitt Associate Professor, Dr. Susan Fullerton, who was accepted to the prestigious ELATES @DrexelUniv this coming academic year! 🎉
news.engineering.pitt.edu
Susan Fullerton, associate professor of chemical and petroleum engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, has been selected for Drexel University’s prestigious,...
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Congratulations to our Pitt Engineering students who won in this year's Big Idea Competition, especially the top prize for @ChemePitt: Pittsburgh Coastal Energy led by Priscilla Prem along with Robert Karnavas & Carlan Gray. Watch for a feature story! https://t.co/Xbp409vSc1
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Our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of our @ChemePitt alumnus and @USArmy Korean War Veteran Nicholas Spanos BSPetE '57.
legacy.com
View Nicholas Michael Spanos's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
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The numbers are out - and the Swanson School is ranked #24 among public graduate engineering programs by @usnews.
news.engineering.pitt.edu
Once again the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering is ranked among the Top 25 of public engineering programs, according to the 2025 Best Graduate School Rankings released April 8...
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Excited to welcome @Joseph_DeSimone as our 2025 @covestro Distinguished Lecturer @ChemePitt @PittEngineering @PittTweet !
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Kudos to @ChemePitt Professor Ipsita Banerjee on her election to @aimbe, the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows!
news.engineering.pitt.edu
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the induction of Ipsita Banerjee, Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School...
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Our @ChemePitt alumnus Dr. Sam Zabec BSChE '64 was one of @pennstatega's most passionate and beloved professors. His impact on generations of students will long be remembered.
legacy.com
View Samuel Toney Zabec Jr.'s obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
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The American Chemical Society has given Professor David Waldeck the 2025 award in Experimental Physical Chemistry. Read Pittwire’s highlight on David Waldeck here:
pittwire.pitt.edu
The distinguished professor of chemistry earned the Award in Experimental Physical Chemistry for his work researching chiral-induced spin selectivity.
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