NC State Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is delighted to welcome Prof. Krista S. Walton, Incoming Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation! She is a chemical engineer with expertise in the design and application of porous nanomaterials for carbon capture, air purification, and atmospheric water harvesting. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8AXBdJK #thinkanddo #chemicalengineering #ncstatecbe

?? Faculty Feature: Dr. Matthew Cooper ?? Meet Dr. Matthew Cooper, an Associate Teaching Professor in the NC State Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, where he has landed his dream job. Passionate about teaching, Matt thrives on helping students understand the intricacies of chemical engineering—what he calls explaining the workings of Mother Nature. ???? Beyond the classroom, Matt plays a pivotal role in the department’s accreditation efforts, and he’s incredibly proud that their team recently passed the ABET review with flying colors—a testament to years of dedication and hard work. ???? Lately, his research has focused on improving student-teacher relationships, recognizing that effective learning requires a balance of care, understanding, and fairness. He sees it as both a privilege and a responsibility to help students navigate challenges inside and outside the classroom. This August, Matt will bring his teaching expertise to the OFDS New Faculty Orientation Workshop (NFOW), co-leading the first two days alongside Dr. Sarah Heckman. Stepping into this role following Dr. Lisa Bullard’s retirement, he’s excited to share innovative teaching and classroom management techniques with new faculty. ??? Outside of academia, Matt is a nature lover who grew up exploring the outdoors in West Virginia and still hikes several times a week—his favorite local spot being Eno River State Park. He’s also an avid gardener, growing heirloom tomatoes from seeds passed down by his late grandmother. ?? Fun fact? Matt is a dedicated fantasy football player, recently winning back-to-back championships in his 14-team friends & family league! When he’s not teaching, hiking, or tending to his garden, Matt enjoys: ?? Comedy podcasts like Threedom, Pen Pals, and Comedy Bang! ?? Rick Steves’ travel shows (now free on YouTube!) ?? Non-fiction reads, including The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver and his current book, Relationship-Rich Education by Peter Felten & Leo Lambert. NC State College of Engineering is lucky to have such a dedicated educator and mentor shaping the next generation of engineers!?

Did you know? March is Faculty and Staff Giving Month! All gifts made by faculty and staff from March 1–26 will count toward Day of Giving totals. Support the Pack and make a difference where it matters most. #GivingPack https://lnkd.in/eEjzbwjE

Alum J. Walter "Gator" Pelletier (B.S. '79) is the recipient of the prestigious National Turkey Federation Lifetime Achievement Award! ?? The award recognizes his decades of leadership, innovation and commitment to the turkey industry. Gator is a native of Maysville, NC, and dedicated his career to advocating best practices in animal welfare, production efficiency and industry collaboration. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ea_MC9rP

We've got plans on March 26. Save the date and join us in #GivingPack on North Carolina State University Day of Giving — because NC State is the place where our passions thrive.

?? Check out "Bent but Not Broken" in the NC State Winter 2025 magazine for an article on Prof. Michael Dickey and his lab that have developed flexible glass that stretches science and the imagination. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5bTY6c6

It's a huge honor to be part of this year's NC State University Faculty Scholar cohort amongst so many other fantastic faculty doing great research. Amazingly proud of my group and couldn't have done this without them. Go Pack! #ncstate #ncstateengineering https://lnkd.in/giBD3si3

?? Prof. Lilian Hsiao is a 2024-25 NC State University Faculty Scholar! "She is extremely creative, committed to the highest standards, and has already established herself as a leader and rising star..." says CBE Department Head Sindee Simon. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e8_XdFkV

?? What are quantum dots? We use them in LEDs, solar cells, displays, and much more. ?? Prof. Milad Abolhasani and his researchers' new approach for bandgap tuning uses light to drive the reaction, which requires less energy and allows them to be incredibly precise. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eaDnZbTu

?? Hi, everyone! Say hello to CBE's very own first year graduate students and drop your best grad school advice for these chemical engineers in the comments ?? #thinkanddo #ncstatecbe #chemicalengineering