As rapid population growth and changing climate conditions put pressure on these 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
Professor and David M. Darrin '40 Senior Endowed Chair; Acting Head of Earth & Env. Sciences, Former Director of the Darrin Fresh Water Institute and The Jefferson Project (2014-2022)
