UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

Immunoengineering PhD student Kristen Shema is spending the summer helping develop smarter cancer therapies at @AbbVie. Her goal? Translate research into real-world impact. Read her Q&A in UChicago PME’s Engineering the Summer series: pme.uchicago.edu/news/engineeri…

Good news: #quantum technologies may offer a new solution to GPS jamming and spoofing. Several CQE corporate partners, including @Boeing , @infleqtion , and @SandboxAQ , are among those developing applications. chicagoquantum.org/news/how-quant… #MidwestQuantum #QuantumPrairie

From building better qubits to securing quantum networks, Argonne is helping shape the future of quantum. As proud partners of @argonne , we celebrate their breakthroughs during the International Year of Quantum. Explore 6 ways they’re advancing the field:…

IBM and the University of Chicago announced plans to offer Duality startups resources and support to develop #quantum software and explore algorithms and applications that could help unlock the potential of quantum computers — advancing the Midwest’s leadership in quantum…

"The quantum future cannot be built in silos.” At today’s inaugural Global Quantum Forum, Dean Nadya Mason of @UChicago and @UChicagoPME emphasized Illinois' role as a global hub for quantum innovation—and the power of collaboration across sectors and borders. From pioneering…

UChicago PME Quantum Engineering PhD student Su-un Lee is spending the summer interning with the #quantum algorithms team at @IBM. He has the opportunity to participate in large-scale collaborations with many theorists and experimentalists. Read his Q&A in UChicago PME’s…

In a session at @aspenideas Climate, our Energy Technologies Initiative's founding faculty director @YingShirleyMeng of @UChicagoPME discussed the most promising #EnergyTechnologies today—as well as the innovations that lie just over the horizon. Watch: climate.uchicago.edu/uchicago-at-as…

Research from @UChicagoPME and @NorthwesternU took inspiration from human cells to create a revolutionary new way to pull harmful – or valuable – chemicals out of our water. Read more 🔗 pme.uchicago.edu/news/bio-inspi…

How can molecular systems engineering drive solutions to real-world challenges? At a global workshop in Paris, researchers from top institutions explored its potential—from cancer treatment to food sustainability. pme.uchicago.edu/news/global-wo… #MolecularEngineering #GlobalScience…

The University of Chicago ranks among the world’s top 10 institutions for quantum physics—and is the highest-ranked in the United States, according to the latest Nature Index. This recognition is due in part to the groundbreaking work at the Pritzker School of Molecular…

⚛️ We are proud to announce the launch of the Center for Advanced Materials for Environmental Solutions (CAMES), which seeks to tackle climate change through breakthrough #MaterialScience. @UChicagoPME Learn more: advancedmaterials.climate.uchicago.edu/news/announcin…

Quantum molecular engineering major Connor Blake has been awarded a 2025 Barry Goldwater Scholarship—one of the most prestigious honors for undergraduates in STEM. Blake’s work focuses on quantum error correction protocols. Read more: pme.uchicago.edu/news/quantum-m……

New research on quantum dots—tiny semiconductor nanocrystals that harness quantum mechanics to release energy as light—could lay the groundwork for better infrared cameras, television screens, and solar cells. 🔬Read more: pme.uchicago.edu/news/understan… #QuantumMaterials…

Join us July 23–24 for the inaugural Global Quantum Forum, where leaders in science, business, and policy will shape the next era of quantum innovation. Dean Nadya Mason of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering will deliver opening remarks,…

As demand for lithium skyrockets, concerns about supply and reliability are growing. Researchers from @Argonne and UChicagoPME have developed a breakthrough membrane that extracts lithium efficiently from water, offering a potential low-cost, abundant, and domestic alternative…

A new architecture for Quantum RAM, inspired by sound. Researchers at UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering have proposed a practical design for quantum random-access memory (QRAM)—a critical step toward realizing the full potential of quantum computing.…

New research from UChicago PME + @NYUTandon: shape-shifting particles that change stiffness with temperature—unlocking new control over how dense suspensions like cement or paint flow. Published in PNAS. 🔗 pme.uchicago.edu/news/shape-shi… #MaterialsScience #UChicagoPME #SmartMaterials

K1 Semiconductor, a startup founded by UChicago PME and Booth students, has earned $668K in the Polsky New Venture Challenge. Their wafer-splitting technology, developed in Prof. Supratik Guha’s lab, could significantly improve chip manufacturing efficiency. 🔗…