The Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University has appointed Kaustav Bera, Ph.D., as an assistant professor, expanding the school's expertise in biomolecular engineering, mechanobiology and advanced biomaterials.

The Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University saw strong engagement from alumni, students, faculty and friends during the 2026 Purdue Day of Giving, a 24-hour, university-wide campaign celebrating philanthropy and Boilermaker pride.

Faculty from Purdue University's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Xiaoping Bao and David Hibbits, were recognized during the College of Engineering's 2026 Faculty and Lecturer Excellence Awards, held April 26.

Julie Liu, a faculty member in Purdue University's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, has been inducted into the 2026 AIMBE College of Fellowship honor reserved for the top 2% of engineers in the field, alongside three other Purdue Engineering faculty members.

The Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University welcomed Dr. Jeffrey A. Hubbell of New York University as the featured speaker for the 2026 Kelly Lecture on April 7-8.