Research at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is not divided into siloed departments but spans interdisciplinary research themes. UChicago PME researchers are advancing impactful research in energy, sustainability, quantum computing, cancer therapies, immunoengineering, and much more.
Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Expertise: Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Materials Engineering, Thin-Film Deposition, Ultrafast Photoemission Spectroscopy
Liew Family Professor in Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Expertise: Energy, Batteries
Professor of Molecular Engineering in the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Expertise: Vascular Tissue Engineering, Immune Programming Polymers, Carbon Capture Methods
New understanding of cancer treatment could lead to more personalized treatment
UChicago PME researchers developed a 55-cent home test that quantifies the female fertility hormone estradiol without specialized lab equipment
Quantum science, cellular biology and high-def TVs come together in new biosensors
New metal-organic framework has potential to catalyze the energy transition
The unexpected discovery could lead to new kinds of tiny, energy-efficient electronics
When it comes to purifying quantum entanglement, new theoretical work highlights the importance of tailoring noise-minimizing solutions to specific quantum systems.
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Paul Dailing
PME media liaison for sustainability, climate, energy, materials, immunology, arts/science, community outreach
dailing@uchicago.edu
312.444.0354
Tyler Prich
PME/UChicago media liaison for quantum engineering, quantum internet, investment in quantum architecture
tprich@uchicago.edu
773.834.8326
Mike Herbst
PME/UChicago media liaison for immunoengineering, cell and gene therapy, vaccine and immunotherapy development
mikeherbst@uchicago.edu
708.381.9550
Melissa Abraham
PME senior strategic communications, media & marketing leader
melissaabraham@uchicago.edu
PME has helped catalyze almost a billion dollars in regional investment to Chicagoland
Faculty at PME
Patents held by faculty members
