As rapid population growth and changing climate conditions put pressure on critical resources, it is crucial to find new ways to protect and increase access to energy and to healthy food and water. Current CBIS investigations include sequestering carbon dioxide, preserving freshwater reserves using AI and data modeling, identifying new polymeric and synthetic membranes that are less attractant to organic matter, and developing unique architectural building blocks for supporting plant growth.
Faculty
Institute Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Member, National Academy of Engineering
Thomas R. Farino, Jr. ’67 and Patricia E. Farino Dean, School of Engineering and Elaine S. and Jack S. Parker Chaired Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Associate Professor and Frederic R. Kolleck ’52 Career Development Chair in Freshwater Ecology. Acting Director of The Darrin Freshwater Institute. Director of The Jefferson Project
