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    The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has launched a new concentration for chemical engineering majors who envision careers in fields such as the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, environmental remediation and renewable energy.

    Registration is under way for UL’s new bioengineering concentration. Courses will begin this fall for the concentration, the only program of its kind in Louisiana.

    Dr. Ahmed Khattab, dean of the University of Louisiana's College of Engineering, said the concentration was created for students interested in a range of careers related to bioengineering, a broad field that encompasses biomedical, biological and biochemical engineering.

    “As with all of our engineering degree offerings and programs, the bioengineering concentration is in place to equip our students with knowledge and skills that will enable them to hit the ground running once they graduate,” Khattab explained.

    “In this case, that sort of career-readiness is essential in a biotechnology marketplace that’s growing rapidly due to the emergence of newer technologies and an aging national population,” he added.

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for bioengineers and biomedical engineers is projected to increase 5 percent through 2029.

    Dr. Rafael Hernandez, head of the college’s Department of Chemical Engineering, said Louisiana's bioengineering concentration is structured to provide students with expertise that will help them succeed in a range of jobs. Those jobs include creating medical, diagnostic and therapeutic devices, and developing pharmaceutical products, food supplements and preservatives.

    “A significant number of our recent graduates have entered the pharmaceutical industry – including some who are contributing to COVID-19 vaccine production. But bolstering employment opportunities in that area isn’t the only impetus for the bioengineering concentration,” Hernandez said.

    “It’s also tailored for students who plan to work in wastewater treatment, converting biomass to energy, fermentation operations and many other areas.”

    The curriculum features a blend of courses and labs that focus on subjects such as biomaterials and biomedical engineering, biomechanics, biochemical engineering, biomass conversion, pharmaceutical operations, biochemistry, human anatomy and physiology.

    As a whole, Khattab said, the concentration simply provides an additional means for Louisiana students interested in working in bioengineering fields to position themselves for career success.

    He singled out UL chemical engineering majors minoring in biomedical engineering and bioprocess engineering as examples of some students who could potentially benefit from pursuing the bioengineering concentration.

    “Their bachelor’s degrees would provide a thorough academic foundation, the minors in either area would provide specialized expertise, the benefit of adding the bioengineering concentration is that it would pave the way for them to branch out more easily,” Khattab explained.


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    Too smart for me. Had enough trouble just getting out of Civil. Chem E has produced some really good Engrs. Including one Parrain, a younger brother and my oldest son.


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    GEAUX CIVE!


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    Excellent news


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    This is extremely smart and forward-looking for our university to do.

    One thing that has been happening in the Permian and Rockies area, and maybe there is some room for even UL, is partnerships with companies and universities on water recycling and other oilfield related conservation and technology efforts. The result is usually progress in that main objective, but also additional publicity and research funding for that school's program.


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    Fantastic news. Proud to be a Cajun. What is the over/under on how long it takes LSUA&M to copy (steal) this program?


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    Dr. Khattab is a good one , tough professor though.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Lexhead View Post
    Fantastic news. Proud to be a Cajun. What is the over/under on how long it takes LSUA&M to copy (steal) this program?
    Or apply for the Masters program because of their "flagship" status.

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