Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

aerial view of a large stepped pool feeding into a river

Could AI help recover energy and fresh water from municipal wastewater?

Electron microscope image of a 3D sphere with tiny particles on its surface

UChicago scientists design ‘nanotraps’ to catch and clear coronavirus from tissue

Phil the Phoenix sitting outside on a bench

Celebrate Earth Week at the University of Chicago

Prof. Melody Swartz in laboratory

Exploiting cancer cells to aid in their own destruction

A gel material inspired by bone, which strengthens when exposed to vibration

UChicago scientists invent material inspired by bone that can strengthen from vibration

Researcher works in gloves on metallic quantum assembly

For first time, researchers send entangled qubit states through a communication channel

Metaphorical illustration of a field of molecules being examined by computers and also magnifying glass

New research could boost a solar-powered fuel made by splitting water

Brightly colored wavy patterns

In step toward autonomous materials, researchers design patterns in self-propelling liquid crystals

Abstract dots and points of light

Pivotal discovery could open new field of quantum ‘magnonics’

Vials of Remdesivir

Remdesivir disrupts COVID-19 virus better than other similar drugs