LSU Cain Department of Chemical Engineering

08/26/2026

LSU Chemical Engineering graduate students took their research to Chicago for the American Chemical Society (ACS) Conference 2026! Cameron Bachar and Somtochukwu Anyaorah had the opportunity to present their research on topics including photocatalysis and hybrid materials.

Throughout the conference, students also connected with researchers, students, and prospective graduate students at the LSU ChE table, representing the department and sharing more about the research and opportunities at LSU.

08/24/2026

Happy first day, Tigers! We are thrilled to welcome back our students for the fall semester. Here’s to a semester full of new opportunities and success.

05/22/2026

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.

05/20/2026

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

05/19/2026

05/17/2026

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!

05/17/2026

Oh, the places you’ll GEAUX!

It’s commencement day for our spring 2026 graduates 🎓

05/11/2026

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.