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The Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London is one of the world's leading institutions in both the teaching and research of chemical engineering. #ImperialChemEng💫

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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Welcoming @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social new Head of the Dept of ChemEng – Prof Jason Hallett.👏 Prof Hallett succeeds Prof Omar Matar, who starts as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. 🔗www.tinyurl.com/ChemEngNewHoD 🔗Instagram: www.instagram.com/reel/Dd8a8zgTo2O/?stkn=MWRlN2swdHpnNHV6NQ==
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Professor Jason Hallett begins tenure as Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering
From 1 October 2026, Professor Jason Hallett succeeds Professor Omar Matar, who moves to the role of Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Imperial C...
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're delighted to see Professor Paul Fennell elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. The honour recognises his outstanding contributions to clean energy research and the engineering profession.👏 #RAEngFellows #EngineeringBetterLives
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🎉 We’re #1! Delighted to share that Imperial College London's Department of Chemical Engineering has been ranked first in the UK by The Times Good University Guide 2027.
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Celebrating the promotion of 4 colleagues🥳 ➡️Deesha Chadha, Principal Teaching Fellow ➡️Antonio del Rio Chanona, Associate Professor of Machine Learning & Process Systems Engineering ➡️Salvador Eslava, Professor of Applied Energy Materials ➡️Yuval Elani, Professor of Biochemical Technologies Congrats!
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
How do we build a more sustainable, healthy and resilient future?❤️‍🩹♻️ Find out how by exploring all the happenings at our annual Chemical Engineering Research Showcase 2026.👏⬇️ Read more: www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article... #OurImperial
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Research Showcase 2026 highlights chemical engineering solutions to global challenges
Researchers, students, collaborators, industry, and funding partners gathered at the Department of Chemical Engineering’s annual Research Showc...
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Jason Hallett as incoming Head of Department, succeeding Professor Omar Matar from 1 October 2026.👏🏽 Professor Matar will take up the position of Dean of Imperial's Faculty of Engineering. For more: tinyurl.com/ChemEngHoD26 #OurImperial
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
🎁#HappyHolidays from ours, to yours. 📅 Imperial will be closed from 17.00 Mon 22 Dec – 09.00 Mon 5 Jan. Find out more about services & support available over the festive period: imperial.ac.uk/student-supp... Have a wonderful restful break💙 #OurImperial
Season's  greetings from the Department of Chemical Engineering.
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
❄️ What if Santa’s sleigh was electric?⚡ Discover the science and engineering behind the idea in our fun festive read, featuring research from Professor Magda Titirici! 🔗Read our blog: www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article... @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social #OurImperial
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Powering Santa's sleigh the electric way
If Santa ever swapped reindeers for an electric sleigh, the first challenge would be one Imperial scientists know very well - could a battery deliver...
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
🎓 Thinking about postgrad study in ChemEng? Join us for our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day! Perfect for students in ChemEng, Materials, Chemistry, Life Sciences + professionals looking to upskill. 📅 15 Dec 2025 ⏰ 15:00–16:00 GMT Register here ⬇️ www.imperial.ac.uk/events/20259... #PostgradLife
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Postgraduate Virtual Open Day – Chemical Engineering (PM)
Join the Postgraduate Virtual Open Day for the Department of Chemical Engineering to learn more about the department's postgraduate courses. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about applying...
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
We're hosting two Virtual Open Day events🫰 Register now and meet our team of academics and students to find out more about our world-leading #postgraduate provision. 📅 8 December: lnkd.in/eMPzAQe6 📅 15 December: lnkd.in/eNv5Zv8R #HELife #OurImperial #PhD #Masters
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Our @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social team, led by Prof Rongjun Chen, are extending their partnership with GSK to help transform mRNA vaccine delivery. The goal: thermostable vaccines that don’t rely on deep-cold storage & help equitable access across the globe.🌍 🔗 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/271574/...
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Imperial and GSK extend collaboration to tackle global vaccine cold-chain limits | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Landmark partnership builds on the successful first phase collaboration aiming to eliminate cold-chain storage requirements for RNA vaccines.
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Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation @undaunted-hq.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
DyeRecycle is transforming the way the fashion industry reuses and recycles dyes from textiles. Exciting news: its collab w/ fashion designer Patrick McDowell has been featured in Vogue Italia! ➡️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/270974/... @granthamicl.bsky.social @rigb.org @imperialchemeng.bsky.social
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STEM meets style: Imperial spinout showcased in leading fashion publication | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Imperial College London spinout DyeRecycle featured in Vogue.
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Our spinout DyeRecycle is featured in @vogueitalia.bsky.social. Born from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social’s ChemEng labs, now working with designer Patrick McDowell at #LFW2026, they’re pioneering sustainable dye for fashion.👗 For more:🖇️http://tinyurl.com/ChemEngToCouture #OurImperial
Model wearing a colourful fashion piece created in collaboration between DyeRecycle and Patrick McDowell at London Fashion Week, supported by Imperial College London.
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Imperial Life Sciences @imperiallifesci.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
🔬🌿 New paper! Imperial researchers from @imperiallifesci.bsky.social , @imperialchemeng.bsky.social & @imperialphysics.bsky.social collaborated to uncover long-missing chlorophyll f pigments in Photosystem I, confirming their active role in solar energy conversion. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Locating the missing chlorophylls f in far-red photosystem I
The discovery of chlorophyll f-containing photosystems, with their long-wavelength photochemistry, represented a distinct, low-energy paradigm for oxygenic photosynthesis. Structural studies on chloro...
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Innovators. Problem-solvers. Changemakers.🔥 Big congratulations to our Class of 2025!👏 #AboutYesterday #CommemorationDay #OurImperial @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
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Susan Weatherby @susanfjw.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Day 2 of the @faradaydiscussions.rsc.org on the physical chemistry of #Lignin valorisation now underway, chaired by Roberto Rinaldi, @imperialchemeng.bsky.social, and set in the beautiful @rsc.org library, Burlington House, London. #FD_Lignin #ChemSky
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Who is joining #ImperialChemEng in September?🖐️ Big congratulations on your A-level success!🎆 You’ve earned your spot and we can’t wait to see you shine with us☀️ Tag or drop us a comment below so we can celebrate YOU! 🙌 #ALevelResultsDay2025 #WelcomeToImperial
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Heng Research Group @henggroup.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Welcome to @henggroup.bsky.social Hirokatsu Yoshioka! Hirokatsu is a PhD student at @imperialchemeng.bsky.social, working on the PROCRYSTAL project. Originally from Japan, he joined us last summer for a 2-month project on paracetamol. He will now study cyclic peptide crystallisation like vancomycin.
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Heng Research Group @henggroup.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Hi! I am Fanqi Gong, a 3rd year undergraduate student of @Imperialchemeng.bsky.social currently doing my UROP in @henggroup.bsky.social. My project focuses on performing automation of solubility measurement and crystallisation of GLP-1 analogues.
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Kicking off our inaugural #ChemEngShowcase25 🌟 A first, showcasing to our internal teams & external partners the wonderful research currently being undertaken across #ImperialChemEng. From sustainable materials to alternative proteins, we have a brilliant day ahead 🔷️
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Heng Research Group @henggroup.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Hi, I am Jiangying Xu, a Chemical Engineering MSc student @imperialchemeng.bsky.social currently working on my research within @henggroup.bsky.social. My research project focuses on crystal regeneration 😊
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Heng Research Group @henggroup.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Hi, I am Leila Kulenovic, a new MSc student @imperialchemeng.bsky.social working in the @henggroup.bsky.social.😊 I am from California and I completed a BSc in Chemistry at UC Santa Barbara. My research will expand on the use of absorbents as superhydrophobic materials for oil-water separations.
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
#ChemEngEnterprise output 🔊 👚Brilliant Dyes recognised in @hmfoundation Global Change Awards for the natural dyes they are developing from algae. The technology is co-invented by our PhD student Mohammad Redwanur Rahman 👏 🔗http://qrco.de/ChemEngEnterprise www.imperial.ac.uk/news/264173/...
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Sustainable dyes being developed at Imperial win H&M Global Change Award | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Prestigious fashion industry award also honours Imperial startup PulpaTronics, for its low-cost, recyclable radio-frequency ID tags.
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Heng Research Group @henggroup.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Many congratulations to Angeliki Chalasti @angelikichalasti.bsky.social for being awarded the 2nd Prize for the Votes Award for Best Oral Presentation at the 2025 Chemical Engineering PhD Symposium @imperialchemeng.bsky.social for her talk on the physicochemical and flow properties of zeolites.👏
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Heng Research Group @henggroup.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Hi, I am Chester Zheng, an MSc @imperialchemeng.bsky.social student in the @henggroup.bsky.social! I am from China, and my research within the group focuses on the optimisation of crystal regeneration post breakage. Outside of research, I am also interested in badminton and video games. 😊
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Announcement 📢 Cory and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social have announced a new partnership to drive innovation in carbon capture and storage (CCS)🤝 Find out more ⬇️🔗 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/262855/...
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Cory and Imperial partner to drive innovation in Carbon Capture | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Cory Group (Cory) and Imperial College London have today announced a new partnership to drive innovation in carbon capture and storage (CCS).
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Basil the Sheep @basilsheep.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Can't wait to hear the fascinating presentations of the @imperialchemeng.bsky.social PhD students at the #ChemEngPhDSymposium!
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
🚀 Exciting things are happening at ChemEng Enterprise Day! 🌍 Our talented teams will be showcasing innovative tech solutions that tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. 🌱 Learn more ⬇️ imperial.ac.uk/news/262453/... Interested? Reach out to g.bathina@imperial.ac.uk #OurImperial
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One Month to Go: ChemEng Enterprise Day! | Imperial News | Imperial College London
The countdown has begun for our highly-anticipated Enterprise Day 2025!
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Thrilled to have our long-term partners, ABB, join us to explore the exciting potential of GenAI technology in shaping the next generation of engineers! 🚀 Together, we're tackling key challenges and creating innovative solutions for a cleaner, brighter future. 🌍🔧 #OurImperial
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Back by popular demand! 'A Day in the Life of'...a fasting student observing Ramadan whilst slogging it out on the #ImperialChemEng MSc programme (no pressure!). Meet Sofian Mohammed, our Masters student, as he takes us through his Ramadan Chronicles. #OurImperial youtube.com/shorts/fdGcU...
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A Day in the Life of a MSc student during Ramadan
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Imperial Science @imperialsci.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
🔬💧 A team including scientists from @imperialchemeng.bsky.social and @imperialchemistry.bsky.social Prof @jelfschem.bsky.social have developed a membrane that extracts lithium from salt lakes... Faster, cleaner, and more sustainable than traditional mining 🌍⚡ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/261774/...
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Lithium needed for the battery revolution could be harvested from lakes | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Lithium can be harvested efficiently from brines thanks to an innovative membrane developed at Imperial.
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Queen Mary Faculty of Science and Engineering @qmulse.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
A UK team from @imperialchemeng.bsky.social and @qmulsems.bsky.social has cracked a major challenge in #SolarHydrogen production. Their new design uses low-cost organic materials to create stable, efficient systems for turning sunlight into hydrogen fuel. #GreenTech www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...
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UK-led breakthrough offers path to stable, low-cost solar hydrogen production
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Wrapping up #InternationalWomensDay with a nod to the enthusiastic attendees at our public facing event for school kids 🔷️ Our students loved sharing their journeys with the next gen of budding female engineers 👩‍🔬 Study with us🔗 imperial.ac.uk/chemical-engineering/courses/ #WomensDay #OurImperial
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
The London Growth Plan is a platform to unlock our capital’s economic potential. 📺 Imperial President Professor Hugh Brady explains why Mayor of London @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social chose to launch the plan at Imperial ⤵️
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
It was our pleasure to host the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, at the #ImperialChemEng Carbon Capture Pilot Plant for the launch of the London Growth Plan🌃 For more👇#OurImperial @london.gov.uk
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Happening now📢👇 Our spinout 2D Nano, exhibiting at the @UKConcreteShow - are you there? Drop by to explore the leaps they're making in the field of 2D materials, boosting sustainability of industrial processes and commercial products👏 Don't miss the graphene production demo🫴 📌NEC | Stand D34
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Have you registered to attend our #postgraduate open day? Meet our esteemed academics to find out more about making #ImperialChemEng your next destination 🌏 #HE #ImperialCollegeLondon #OurImperial #OpenDay
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
It's #FlashbackFriday😱 Have a sneak peak into last week's Chinese New Year festivities with #ImperialChemEng undergraduate Dep Rep, Alice Zhu. From studies to celebrations, Alice is ringing in the Year of the Snake in a very fashionable red and gold 🧧🌟 #OurImperial www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWf0...
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Celebrating Chinese New Year 2025 with our undergraduate student rep Alice Zhu
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Basil the Sheep @basilsheep.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Possibly the only postgraduate programmes in the world that employ an official wellbeing sheep!
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Interested in pursuing your postgraduate studies with a world-leading research Department? Join our Virtual Open Day event to find out more about the courses on offer with us 🌏 📅 18 February 2025 🔗Register 10.00 GMT: tinyurl.com/3n8unewz 15.00 GMT: tinyurl.com/mtrdh94s
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Head down to the @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social ecosystem fair on 12 Feb where two #ImperialChemEng leading laboratories (ATLAS and DIGIBAT) will be exhibiting. Open to all businesses - come along, collaborate, access cutting-edge research, and engage with top talent.🏅 #OurImperial
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Calling all parents, educators & school children with an interest in #STEM🔬 Come to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social on #WomensDay to chat with our students about their journey from school to engineering⌚ 📅Sat 8 March | 12.00-14.30 GMT 📍Main entrance, Exhibition Road Register: tinyurl.com/mwsbhmv4
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International Women’s Day | #STEMstories
Celebrating International Women's Day by delving into the journey behind our student's move from secondary school to Chemical Engineering.
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Calling all #ImperialChemEng staff & students🔊 Join us to celebrate LGBT+ History Month with a quiz, food, networking & a chat with Avery Kitchens, our Executive Assistant, who will discuss his #LGBT+ journey🏳️‍🌈 📅7 Feb, 11.00-12.00 GMT 📍ACEX, DCR #OurImperial www.imperial.ac.uk/events/18802...
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Celebrating LGBT+ History Month
An in-person event by Chemical Engineering, for Chemical Engineering, celebrating the rich history of the LGBT+ community.
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Heng Research Group @henggroup.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
We were delighted to host Prof. Mikio Yoshida from Doshisha University @henggroup.bsky.social at @imperialchemeng.bsky.social.😊 His visit sparked insightful discussions including lab tours and research presentations showcasing our ongoing research work in crystallisation and particle properties.
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Have you registered for this year's Newitt Lecture?📢 Join us for an interactive panel discussion with ChemEng alumni as they walk us through their entrepreneurial journeys💫 📅6 February | 15.00-19.00 GMT 🔗Register: qrco.de/NewittLectur... #OurImperial
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Department of Chemical Engineering @imperialchemeng.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
New research 🔊🔊 #ImperialChemEng undergraduate students have their research published in the prestigious journal @NanoLetters. For more⬇️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/259973/undergraduate-students-have-research-published-prestigious/
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Undergraduate students have research published in prestigious journal | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Innovative research on soft matter engineering featured in Nano Letters.
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Antonio del Rio Chanona @antonioe89.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Hello Bluesky! Our group @imperialchemeng.bsky.social researches #AI & #ChemicalEngineering. if you are interested, some of our 2024 research is below on: #ReinforcementLearning 🤖 #BayesianOptimization 📈 #AutomatedModelDiscovery 🔬 #DataDrivenOptimization ⛰️ #ScientificLLMs 🧠 #ReactionPlanning ⚛️
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Francesco D'Acierno @daciernogroup.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Wrapping up an enriching chapter at @imperialchemeng.bsky.social with @titiricigroup.bsky.social on the #UPDATE project – Upcycling Plastic Debris into Alkali-ion battery Top-quality electrodes, funded by @ukri.org. London, you've been an inspiring backdrop to this journey. On to new adventures!
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lkahouadji.bsky.social @lkahouadji.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Snowy Yorkshire. Beautiful river Swale. #HomeForHolidays @imperialchemeng.bsky.social
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