Message from Department Head

Viola Acoff

Welcome to the Chemical & Biological Engineering Web Site. I am happy that you have chosen to find out more about our degree programs at the baccalaureate (B.S.) and advanced (M.S. and Ph.D.) degree levels. As you navigate through our various pages, we have tried to summarize for you the information that you need to help you in your directed search. Should there be any areas that require more detail, please contact me directly at vacoff@eng.ua.edu and I will be happy to help you find answers to any questions you might have about our department, the College of Engineering, or the University.

We are happy to announce that in April, 2004, the former Department of Chemical Engineering became the present Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, with a corresponding curriculum change to provide you with an even more diverse choice of career options than we have ever had in our history. We’re excited about these changes, and invite everyone to explore our website and find out what we have to offer.

Please understand that this web site is designed for a number of important people, like yourself, who often seek very specific information. The sections on our faculty and staff tell you a little about who we are. Other sections describing our curriculum, research, student activities, honors program, scholarships, careers and alumni are intended to broaden your view of the chemical & biological engineering field. I hope that you will find the information helpful. We always appreciate your input as to how we might make the materials more informative and enlightening. We are pleased that you have taken some time to explore the Wonderful World of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Alabama’s Capstone University – The University of Alabama .

Viola Acoff, Ph.D.
Head, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering