The Department of Chemical Engineering, with support from the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and UF Provost Office, provides summer research experiences for undergraduates. We are looking for students who are excited to benefit from conducting research on a broad range of topics relevant to chemical engineering in a diverse and inclusive environment.
NOTE: WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING THE REU PROGRAM FOR SUMMER 2025.
What will you do while here?
- You will do exciting research on a broad range of topics relevant to chemical engineering.
- Participate in seminars/workshops led by UF ChE faculty to develop your research skills and build competency in knowledge of the chemical engineering field.
- Participate in professional development led by UF ChE and other engineering and pharmacy faculty to increase your skills in the practice of engineering research, such as learning about collaboration and team science as well as social responsibility.
- Build strong professional bonds between other summer students and mentors.
- Improve your technical communication skills by presenting your work at planned events at the start and end of the 10-week program. You will receive feedback from peers and mentors in a safe environment.
- Participating in planned cultural activities will expose participants to beautiful North Central Florida and promote lifelong professional and personal relationships.
Research Areas
- Batteries, fuel cells, and electrochemistry
- Bioengineering and biomedical applications of chemical engineering
- Catalysis and reaction engineering
- Complex flows and interfacial phenomena
- Computational polymer and protein engineering
- Engineering education
- Membranes and Separations
- Nanoscale materials synthesis and engineering
- Synthetic Biology
- Sustainability
Faculty Participation
All UF Chemical Engineering primary and affiliate faculty are eligible to serve as mentors. For more information on specific faculty research interests please visit our faculty page. Students will be assigned to a summer research mentor based on their application and projects available.