The UGA School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering offers unique, interdisciplinary programs to support development of creative solutions for human health and wellness and transition to a sustainable bio-economy. A vibrant academic environment exists that fosters engineering education in a liberal arts environment and research that addresses critical societal needs.

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Vision & Values

Within the next few years, the School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering will attain an international reputation as a thought leader in the industrialization of biology and biological systems. The faculty will have acclaimed expertise in bio-based manufacturing, renewable energy and chemicals, sustainable new materials and next-gen advanced therapeutics and medical devices. Students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels will receive a demanding, high quality education that emphasizes experiential learning and inter-disciplinarity.

Value Statements:
  1. The school will offer unique, inter-disciplinary degree programs.
  2. The school will be a thought leader in developing creative solutions for human health and wellness and the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy.
  3. The school will foster a culture of innovation and research excellence.
  4. The school will be characterized by its diverse, highly accomplished alumni.
  5. The school will sustain a reputation for offering demanding, high quality programs.

Why Choose Us?

As a student in the UGA School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, you’ll build the technical expertise and essential skills necessary to tackle the biggest challenges in the discipline.

And here on campus, you’ll also gain the academic perspective and professional depth vital in our global society.

We offer a robust, dynamic, hands-on engineering education in the vibrant context of one of the nation’s 20 best public universities. Our setting in a comprehensive liberal arts research institution allows us to collaborate with an incredible variety of researchers in other disciplines across campus and around the world. We offer meaningful student-professor interactions, a supportive program culture, and plenty of opportunities for undergraduate research, co-ops and internships, and study abroad. And it all happens here in Athens, one of America’s coolest college towns…

School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering

Elizabeth J. Brisbois, Ph.D.

Elizabeth J. Brisbois, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

John Brocato

John Brocato

Senior Lecturer - Technical Communications

Karen J.L. Burg, Ph.D.

Karen J.L. Burg, Ph.D.

Harbor Lights Chair in Biomedical Research | Professor of Small Animal Medicine & Surgery | Professor of Chemical, Materials, & Biomedical Engineering

Jie Dong, Ph.D.

Jie Dong, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Yantao Fan, Ph.D.

Yantao Fan, Ph.D.

Lecturer and MBB Program Director

Pouria Fattahi, Ph.D.

Pouria Fattahi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Joe Grubbs III, Ph.D.

Joe Grubbs III, Ph.D.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Mark Garren, Ph.D.

Mark Garren, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Olivia Ginn, Ph.D.

Olivia Ginn, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Cheryl Gomillion, Ph.D.

Cheryl Gomillion, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Hitesh Handa, Ph.D.

Hitesh Handa, Ph.D.

Professor and Regents' Entrepreneur

Jim Kastner, Ph.D.

Jim Kastner, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

William Kisaalita, Ph.D.

William Kisaalita, Ph.D.

University Professor and UGA Athletic Association Distinguished Professor in Engineering

He Li, Ph.D.

He Li, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Yang Liu, Ph.D.

Yang Liu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Linda Lockett

Linda Lockett

Administrative Associate

Julie P. Martin, Ph.D., FASEE

Julie P. Martin, Ph.D., FASEE

Professor of Engineering Education and Director, Engineering Education Transformations Institute

Luke J. Mortensen, Ph.D.

Luke J. Mortensen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Kajal Patel

Kajal Patel

Academic Advisor, CMB

Antonella Pérez Ferrero

Antonella Pérez Ferrero

Graduate Program Administrator (CMB and ECE)

Arianna Petersen

Arianna Petersen

Instructional Lab Manager

Ramaraja Ramasamy, Ph.D.

Ramaraja Ramasamy, Ph.D.

Professor and Senior Associate Dean

Eduardo Silva, Ph.D.

Eduardo Silva, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair, School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering

Baviththira Suganthan, Ph.D.

Baviththira Suganthan, Ph.D.

Research and Lab Manager

Jeremy Wheatley

Jeremy Wheatley

Academic Advisor, CMB

Taotao Wu, Ph.D.

Taotao Wu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor


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