Making a Difference Through Engineering

Learn more about the work we're doing at UD by exploring our areas of research, labs and related centers.


Areas of Research

  • Process systems engineering
  • Chemical reaction engineering
  • Nanomaterials
  • Bioenergy
  • Molecular modeling
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Heat transfer and fluid flow in alternative energy systems
  • Composite materials
  • Materials testing
  • Biomaterials



Chemical and Materials Engineering Research News
Shawn Swavey, professor of chemistry (left). and Kristen Krupa, chair of UD's department of chemical and materials engineering, in a lab
Engineering
10.02.2025

Nearly $500K NIH grant to help UD researchers explore lung cancer detection, treatment link-arrow link-arrow

The National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly a half-million dollars to two University of Dayton researchers exploring strategies for the detection and potential treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.  
Engineering
02.11.2025

Chemical Engineering Student Recognized with ASEE CEED Co-op of the Year Award link-arrow link-arrow

Fifth-year chemical engineering major Ashley Edwards has recently been recognized as the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) 2025 Co-op Student of the Year Award winner. She was recognized at the CEED annual conference in Henderson, Nevada in February.


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