LSU Cain Department of Chemical Engineering

Congratulations to Dr. Bhuvnesh Bharti on his promotion to Professor in our department, effective August 15, 2026.

This milestone reflects his impactful research, dedication to mentorship, and continued contributions to and the broader engineering community. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement alongside the LSU College of Engineering.

Ph.D. graduate assistant Phillip Brahana is researching how microplastics travel through the environment and atmosphere as part of Dr. Bharti Bhuvnesh’s research group at LSU ChE

By studying how these tiny particles interact with water, sunlight, and other environmental conditions, Phillip’s work helps scientists better understand the impact of microplastics and how we can address growing environmental challenges.

Read more about Phillip’s research: https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2026/05/pp-brahana-microplastics.php

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Graduates 💜💛

We can’t wait to see how they’ll innovate processes, advance sustainable solutions, and tackle the world’s toughest challenges with purpose and creativity.

Join us in celebrating these talented individuals, who we are proud to call alumni!

Oh, the places you’ll GEAUX!

It’s commencement day for our spring 2026 graduates 🎓

Oh, the places you'll geaux!

Commencement day is just THREE days away🎓🙌

A few weeks ago, our department had the opportunity to welcome prospective graduate students for an immersive introduction to LSU ChE. The visit included a tour of the Synchrotron facility at CAMD, home to the only facility of its kind in the South, followed by a reception with current graduate students and faculty.

The evening highlighted not only the depth of research opportunities available, but also the collaborative and supportive community that defines our program, all set against the backdrop of Louisiana’s rich cultural tradition of live jazz.

Associate Professor Jimmy Lawrence was recognized at LSU’s inaugural Gold Standard of Excellence celebration, honoring faculty who received highly prestigious pathway awards in 2024–2025. Dr. Lawrence was acknowledged for earning the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), representing our department and the LSU College of Engineering.

Learn more: https://www.lsu.edu/academicaffairs/communications/2026/inaugural-gold-standard-of-excellence.php