Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

we are
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Exploration. Innovation. Invention.

With a rich tradition of excellence, a dedicated faculty, and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineering leaders, we offer a vibrant and collaborative learning environment that encourages curiosity and challenges the status quo.

ChBME At a Glance

$40 million Washkewicz College of Engineering expansion

completed in 2019 with enhanced research, design and computation labs

40+ dedicated ChBME faculty

Full-time professors, affiliated faculty, and Cleveland Clinic Adjunct

New Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Program

launched in Fall 2024, with first class expected to graduate in Spring 2026

$1,000,000+ annual research expenditures

to support ChBME faculty research activities

Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Mailing Address
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department Washkewicz College of Engineering
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Ave., FH 455
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214

Campus Location
Fenn Hall Room 455
1960 East 24th Street
Phone: 216-687-2569
Fax: 216-686-9220
che@csuohio.edu

Contact
Stephanie McLeod, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 216-687-2571
s.l.mcleod@csuohio.edu

What we offer:

Hear from alumnus and current Ph.D. student, Hope Zehr

"I'm extremely grateful for all of the faculty and students and staff that I met at CSU, particularly in Washkewicz College of Engineering, because without them, my aspirations and accomplishments would not have been possible without them."

Learn more about the program here

ChBME's New Pilot-scale Distillation Column

A new pilot-scale distillation column was installed in the Lubrizol Chemical Engineering Lab in 2025. This column is operated by undergraduate chemical engineering students in their unit operations laboratory course. Funding from the State of Ohio RAPIDS program is gratefully acknowledged.