Professor Emeritus Bob Sani at the Thula Thula game reserve in South Africa

Where are Former Faculty and Staff Now?

May 30, 2014

We in the department are often asked about former ChBE faculty and staff: where they are, what they are doing. Below are updates on some of our wonderful former faculty and staff. Professor Paul Barrick passed away a few years ago in his early 90s. Professor Lee Brown and his...

Sam Torrance and Brian Kihn

Mentoring Program Connects Alumni and Students

May 21, 2014

Six months after it was first implemented, ChBE’s mentoring program is proving to be beneficial to student and alumni participants alike. “This program provides an ideal outlet to give back to the younger generation of engineers and makes you feel great sharing and helping others,” says Jay Witherspoon (ChemEngr’81). The...

Anna and John Blakney

Where Are They Now? The Blakney Family

Jan. 14, 2014

When the late John Blakney Jr. enrolled in CU-Boulder’s Chemical and Biological Engineering Department (ChBE) in 1950, he started a family tradition. Four Blakney family members spanning three generations have obtained degrees from the department, including patriarch John Blakney Jr.(BS ChE’54 and BU’54); his son John Blakney III (BS ChE’81)...

Kris Thunhorst

Kris Thunhorst, ChE PhD'98

Aug. 27, 2013

Kris Thunhorst received her PhD in 1998 under the direction of Professors Chris Bowman and Rich Noble. Now a Senior Research Specialist in 3M’s Industrial Adhesives and Tape (IATD) Division, she serves as the Technical Program Manager for the Compressed Natural Gas Pressure Vessel Product portfolio. This is an important...

ROMEOS members Ron West and Bill Krantz

Former Faculty Stay Connected through ROMEOS

Aug. 27, 2013

During their monthly lunches at Murphy’s, ROMEOS members have solved major problems such as how to balance the federal budget, achieve peace in the Middle East, and get the two political parties to work together. As member Bill Krantz attests, “These were relatively easy for our experienced group.” The Retired...

Arun Tholudur

Arun Tholudur, ChE PhD'98

May 28, 2013

Arun Tholudur received his PhD in 1998 under the direction of ChBE Professor Fred Ramirez, exploring advanced modeling and optimization techniques applied to bioprocesses. Specifically, he investigated artificial neural networks in combination with fundamental mass balance equations to model cell growth and protein production. These networks were coupled with dynamic...

Heath Briggs

ChE Alum Heath Briggs named to Denver's 40 Under 40

March 26, 2013

CU alum Heath Briggs (ChemEngr '97) was recently named to the Denver Business Journal's Forty under 40 list . Awardees include up-and-coming leaders who are recognized for their business success and community contributions. Upon graduating from CU in 1997, Heath received his law degree from the University Denver. He has...

Bart Carpenter, ChE BS'81

Bart Carpenter, ChE BS'81

Jan. 18, 2013

Bart Carpenter is a 1981 CU chemical engineering graduate who started his career at Conoco’s engineering center in Ponca City, OK. He spent the next 30 years supporting the company’s downstream operations in a variety of technical and managerial positions around the country. Bart more recently returned to Colorado and...

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