Texas Tech Chemical Engineering

Celebrating Excellence in Teaching 🏆

It is with immense pleasure that we announce the recipients of the 2025–2026 Jerry S. Rawls Distinguished Undergraduate Educator Awards within the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering at Texas Tech University:

Dr. Sunho Lim – Department of Computer Science
Dr. Chijuan Hu – Department of Chemical Engineering
Dr. Don Pathirage - Department of Computer Science

These educators exemplify our mission to ensure students leave Texas Tech with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to shape the future.

Thank you for your impact and excellence in teaching!

To read the full article, click here: 🔗
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/wcoenews/posts/2026/05/WCOE-2026-Rawls-Educator-Awards.php

🔦Senior Spotlight🔦

Wishing Kirsten all the best in her future endeavors💫

Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Gauthier for being awarded the NSF Career Award! He has also been appointed the Sanderson Faculty Fellow. Click on the article below to read more!

Article:
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/coe/wcoenews/posts/2026/04/nsf-career-award-clean-hydrogen-accessibility-joe-gauthier.php

Two Texas Tech Chemical Engineering students received the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship! Check the links below to read more about their story.

Eli-
https://lnkd.in/gMQFjjxb

Kaleb-
https://lnkd.in/gvecinZt

AIChE Southwest Regional Conference recap!

We are proud to recognize Mahdi Malmali, who recently co-authored the book Ammonia for Sustainable Energy and Agriculture: Science, Technology and Economics alongside Prodromos Daoutidis, Matthew J. Palys, and Michael Reese.

The book examines the state of the art in ammonia production and highlights current research in catalysis, separation, and electrochemical approaches. It also explores ammonia’s expanding role beyond traditional fertilizer applications, including its potential to support renewable energy systems and strengthen sustainability across agriculture and energy sectors.

We are excited to see the continued impact of our faculty’s research in advancing sustainable technologies.👏

🔗View the book here: https://lnkd.in/gwhpFcJ2

Congratulations to Masoumeh Pourasgharoshtebin for winning an award at the AIChE Area 01J Fluid Mechanics poster competition!

#fluidmechanics | AIChE Area 01J Fluid Mechanics 🎉 Congratulations to our AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE Area 01J Fluid Mechanics Poster Award Winners! 🥇 1st Place: Egnaczyk, advised by Norman Wagner at Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware, for presenting Effects of Shear on Rheologic...

Reconnect & Celebrate: Join Us for the Upcoming Alumni Gathering!

As we continue to hold everyone affected by the recent Hill Country flooding in our hearts, we want to gently remind you that our Austin alumni event is still happening this Thursday.
While recovery remains the top priority, we believe coming together can offer a meaningful sense of connection and support during this challenging time.
If you’re looking for a way to help, here’s a link to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund supporting local relief and rebuilding efforts: https://lnkd.in/ghbb3xBM.
We look forward to seeing you.

Chemical engineering student named to the Texas Tech System Board of Regents!

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