Reimagining Chemical Engineering Education in the Age of AI

Authors

  • Martha Grover Georgia Institute of Technology, United States
  • Venkat Venkatasubramanian Columbia University, United States

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18260/2-1-370.660-140876

Abstract

The recent remarkable achievements of artificial intelligence, particularly the stunning capabilities demonstrated bylarge language models in natural language processing and computer vision, have captivated chemical engineersworldwide. These breakthroughs have illuminated the tremendous potential for AI applications within our discipline, sparking both excitement and serious consideration about how we should prepare the next generation of chemicalengineers for this AI-driven future.

Author Biographies

Martha Grover, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Martha Grover is the Thomas A. Fanning Chair in Equity-Centered Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Professor in the School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering.  Martha studies the kinetics of molecular assembly, using the framework of process systems engineering to synthesize experimental data and mathematical modeling for optimization and control.  In 2026 she serves as the President of Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering (CACHE), which promotes the development and distribution of computer-related and/or technology-based educational aids for the chemical engineering profession.

Corresponding author: martha.grover@chbe.gatech.edu

Venkat Venkatasubramanian, Columbia University, United States

Venkat Venkatasubramanian is the Samuel Ruben-Peter G. Viele Professor of Engineering at Columbia University. Venkat considers himself an artist in science, with a natural tendency to conduct curiosity-driven research in an impressionistic style, emphasizing conceptual issues over mere techniques. His research interests include AI, systems engineering, theoretical physics, and economics. He is an elected member of the US National Academy of Engineering. AIChE recognized him with the William H. Walker Award (2024) and the Computing in Chemical Engineering Award (2009). His recent book, Emergence as Harmony: Mathematical Principles of Self-organization, Complexity, and Collective Behavior, will be published in 2026.  

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Published

2026-05-04

Issue

Ahead of Print (Articles ASAP)

Section

60th Anniversary Special Section