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CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · Nov 20

HI! 👋 We’re the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge. We like:

🧪Science that pushes the envelope
🌏Working to solve the world’s biggest challenges
🧑‍🔬Collaborating with amazing scientists
🫖Tea!
🤖Robots!

#DrivenByCuriosity #DrivingChange

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 2h

Well done team!

Di Michele Lab @dimichelelab1.bsky.social · 17h

As promised, we run the town and gown 10k! In the photos are group members @rogerrubiosanchez.bsky.social Juliette Bucci, Brian Ng, Cathrine Fan, Sebastian Krauss and Lorenzo (the old one). Thanks to all who supported us with donations to @mdukcharity.bsky.social

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 1d

Bringing artificial intelligence to chemical process design 🤖🧪

Our next Bigger Picture talk will be given by Dr Antonio del Rio Chanona of Imperial College London.

Full details at the link in our bio 🔗

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity

Event poster for "The Bigger Picture" seminar series featuring Dr. Antonio del Rio Chanona on AI-driven chemical processes, October 29, 2025, 1:30 PM.

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 3d

Tomorrow, the 2025/26 academic year begins in earnest.

To all of your students, new and returning, we can't wait to finally get started.

What are you looking forward to this year?

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity

University of Cambridge Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology announces Michaelmas term 2025 begins tomorrow.

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 5d

Can a third-year PhD student explain their research in 60 seconds or less?

Andrew te Water Nuade takes the challenge.

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 7d

Elijah McCoy's work revolutionised transportation for a generation. Today, our chemical engineers follow in his footsteps as they attempt to crack sustainable aviation fuel, hydrogen storage and other sustainable innovations that could transform transportation for the next generation.

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 7d

McCoy's design spawned imitators, even after he patented his device in 1872, but railwaymen were said to prefer the original. Supposedly, they would ask that their locomotives be fitted with 'the real McCoy', giving rise to the modern idiom.

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 7d

McCoy's design used the pressure generated by the steam engine to pump oil to the moving parts of the system. This simple process removed the need for manual lubrication and massively reduced engine downtime, improving productivity and efficiency.

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 7d

Elijah McCoy (1844-1929) was a Canadian-American engineer, most famous for designing a process to lubricate steam engine bearings automatically.

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 7d

The real McCoy 🚂

October is Black History Month, and we're celebrating black chemical engineers and biotechnologists who've shaped the world we live in.

First up, Elijah McCoy (1844 - 1929)

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity #BlackHistoryMonth

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CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 9d

Science 🤝 Art

The Fruk Lab's artist-in-residence, Nabil Ali, unveils his exhibition of original pieces made using traditional dyes and materials.

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity #Art

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CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 9d

Our DNA Nanotechnology group are raising money for a great cause! 🧬

Click below to donate.

Di Michele Lab @dimichelelab1.bsky.social · 9d

Hey! Some group members and I are running a 10k race in Cambridge this Sunday, and raining some funds for @mdukcharity.bsky.social

Please donate and share!
@ceb.cam.ac.uk @pembroke1347.bsky.social

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SportsGiving - Entry: Lorenzo Di Michele

Lorenzo Di Michele is fundraising for charity. Visit their fundraising page to sponsor them online now!

sportsgiving.co.uk

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 10d

Getting ready...

A new academic year is right around the corner, and we're hard at work getting things ready. If you're joining us in a couple of weeks, we're looking forward to meeting you!

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity #ASMR

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 13d

🤖 Deep learning ➡️disease detection 🦠

New CEB research could accelerate the diagnosis of disease through deep learning and Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

Read the full paper: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssensors.5c01058

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity

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CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 15d

Sign-ups close soon! 🛠️

If you're a UK Year 11 or 12 STEM student who wants to help build a better world, join the challenge!

https://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk/davidson-inventors-challenge<span class="text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400">#group-section-Sign-up-for-202526-jOBSOxEvaP

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#Davidsoninventorschallenge

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 17d

🔓 Help us break the code of the gut-brain axis.

We have a post-doc position open in our BioElectronic Systems Technology group to work on their CODEBREAKER project.

https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistantresearch-associate-fixed-term-nq47157

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#Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity #Hiring

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CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 18d

Are you a Year 11 or 12 STEM student in the UK interested in today's challenges?

Sign up for the Davidson Inventors Challenge:

https://www.ceb.cam.ac.uk/davidson-inventors-challenge<span class="text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400">#group-section-Sign-up-for-202526-jOBSOxEvaP

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#DavidsonInventorsChallenge #ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology

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CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 21d

Join us tomorrow for a fascinating talk by Professor Hongxia Wang of Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

📅 19 September
🕚11:00am
📍LT3

All university members welcome.

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity

Professor Hongxia Wang from Queensland University of Technology will lecture on green synthesis of metal halide perovskites for solar cells on 19 Sep 2025, 11:00am.

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 23d

Full circle 🌎

Our alumnus, Dr Akshay Deshmukh, will return to CEB as our newest Principal Investigator in March 2026 with a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship.

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#CambridgeUniversity #UKRIFellowships #ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology

@akshaydeshmukh.bsky.social

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CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 24d

🎵🍫

Chemical Engineering can be delicious!

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity #Chocolate #ThisIsChemicalEngineering

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 27d

🍄 Calling microbiologists!

We have an exciting post-doc position open in our Molecular Microbiology group.

https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistantresearch-associate-fixed-term-nq47252

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#Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity #Hiring

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CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 27d

Yes, it does!

You can see examples of previous Sensor CDT PhD projects here: cdt.sensors.cam.ac.uk/news/2023-co...

2023 cohort start their PhDs | EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sensor Technologies and Applications in an Uncertain World

We are very proud that our 2023 cohort will start their three-year PhDs today. They will continue to be part of the Sensor CDT while moving to their new departments.

cdt.sensors.cam.ac.uk

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 28d

Great work Roger!

CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 29d

Our postgraduate courses for the academic year 2026/27 are now open for applications!

Full details, including how to apply, are on our website (link in bio) ⛓️

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity #Postgraduate

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CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · 29d

One month until the start of Michaelmas full term 2025!

We're excited to welcome all of our new and returning students to the department for the new academic year.

Joining us in October? Let us know! 👇

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#ChemicalEngineering #Biotechnology #CambridgeUniversity

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CEB Cambridge @ceb.cam.ac.uk · Sep 8

Back at it after the weekend 🎥 Filming at the iDMT labs – there’s nothing like being around people so passionate about their work. Full story coming soon.

#ResearchInAction #Cambridge