ChE Labs
ChE students can gain valuable hands-on experience in both the instructional labs and the research labs. To become a team member of a research program, students should first read the faculty’s websites and then schedule a meeting to discuss opportunities.​
Instructional Labs
The Unit Operations Laboratory is used for one Environmental Engineering and two Chemical Engineering and lab courses. Students are provided with the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on lab experience that compliments the knowledge of math, science and engineering acquired in the undergraduate curriculum. We offer students a wide range of apparatus from traditional engineering systems, state-of-the-art analytical instruments and cutting-edge modern technologies.
The Department of Chemical Engineering provides students with industrially relevant computer software. The following software may be used in CHE courses and is available for students to learn:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SOLIDWORKS
- MATLAB
- Aspen Plus & Aspen HYSYS
- AVEVA PRO/II
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- LabVIEW
Research Labs
Contact: Dr. Roger Lo
The Lo group conducts research in the field of microfluidics technology, with a specific focus on ​its applications at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and engineering. Our approach involves ​integrating microfabrication techniques with robust analytical detection methods and computer ​automation. This synergy enables us to design microfluidics-based systems for a wide range of ​applications, including microreactors and high-throughput biological/chemical analysis.
Contact: Sara Moghtadernejad
The pursues interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research directions in Chemical Engineering. Dr. Sara Moghtadernejad studies processes and phenomena involving fluid and powders that depict phase changes and have multiple states. Her research arises from practical applications, with the aim of solving challenging and contemporary industrial issues. MFL is a result-oriented laboratory and is equipped with state-of-the-art tools to closely reproduce real-life conditions and to design various interesting experiments. Those are followed by distinct numerical and statistical analyses to verify experimental observations and to provide solutions, enhancements, and corrections.
Hours: M-F: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.(by appointment)
Contact: Ehsan Barjasteh
The Polymer and Advanced Composite Laboratory specializes in developing and characterizing new lightweight materials and processes for applications in aerospace, biomedical, automotive, and other related industries. In particular, the research lab focuses on:
- Out-of-Autoclave processes (VBO, VaRTM, RTM, RFI)
- Automated polymer and composite manufacturing
- Nanomaterial
- Multifunctional materials
Major equipment:
- Cutters and polishers
- Differential scanning calorimeter
- Discovery refrigerated cooling system (RCS90)
- Dynamical mechanical analyzer
- Hot press
- Industrial chassis computer
- Injection molding machine
- Kilns and furnaces
- Metallurgical microscope
- Rheometer
Contact: Ji-Hwan Kang
The , led by Dr. Ji-Hwan Kang in the Chemical Engineering department at MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú, is dedicated to advanced research in soft materials and their interfaces. The lab is equipped with sophisticated imaging and microfabrication systems, enabling precise optical measurements and detailed surface analysis. Recent enhancements include high-speed imaging and automated flow control for microfabrication processes. High-performance computing resources support the viewing and analysis of large 3D images. Additionally, the lab is well-equipped for microfluidics and soft lithography, featuring a diverse range of machinery and tools, including 3D printers, cleaning and coating equipment, laser cutters, CNC machines, and precise flow control devices. The use of advanced modeling software further enhances the lab's ability to tackle complex engineering problems, facilitating comprehensive research and the development of innovative solutions for contemporary challenges.
​The team members in Dr. Mendez’s group are conducting projects that ​transcend boundaries to create new ways of merging traditional chemical ​engineering with high-technology electronics and artificial intelligence tools. ​The mission of the lab is to prepare MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú students to be at the vanguard of​ America’s competitive edge in the chemical industries.​
Helpful Links
Contact
Department Office: EN2-101
Phone: 562.985.4909
Email: coe-che@csulb.edu
Department Chair: Sergio Mendez
Department Coordinator: Liz Garcia
Lab Technician: Minh Tran
Mailing Address:
Department of Chemical Engineering
California State University Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
