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Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
UI graduate faculty
research projects in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering currently available to SROP scholars.
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Medical Aerosols for Respiratory Infectious Diseases
| Principal Investigator |
Jennifer Fiegel, Assistant Professor Department(s): Chemical and Biochemical Engineering College of Pharmacy Interdisciplinary Program(s): Division of Pharmaceutics |
| Research Description | Our research focuses on developing new aerosols to deliver therapeutics to the lungs for the treatment of and protection against respiratory infectious diseases. |
| Undergraduate Role | To work with an experienced member of the lab on one of the lab's ongoing projects. The undergraduate will have his/her own research project with defined goals. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Basic chemistry and biology background. |
| Contact Information |
319-335-8830 jennifer-fiegel@uiowa.edu Professor Jennifer Fiegel |
Modification of Corn Starch
| Principal Investigator |
David Rethwisch, Professor Department(s): Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Engineering |
| Research Description | Use chemistry and enzymology to modify and improve the properties of corn starch - a renewable material. |
| Undergraduate Role | Carry out reactions and run experiments. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Having coursework in Chemistry is a plus. |
| Contact Information |
(Telephone) 319-335-1413 (Email address) david-rethwisch@uiowa.edu University website for Professor David Rethwisch |