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CHEMISTRY &
CHEMICAL BIOLOGY

CHARLES V. SCHAEFER, JR. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2025

FEATURED STORY

Stevens Unveils Modernized Chemical Biology Lab

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology has completely transformed its longtime chemical biology teaching laboratory into a state-of-the-art space for students of all levels.

The new space in the McLean Building sets the stage for students to conduct hands-on research on current and emerging topics.

DEPARTMENT & FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

Dr. Woo Lee Reappointed as Chair of Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Since assuming the role in 2020, Dr. Lee has led the department with a strategic vision centered on student success, faculty and staff development and a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.

Honoring Dr. Francis T. Jones' Legacy

A generous endowment from Dr. Jones' family is helping continue this Stevens leader’s warmhearted approach to academic excellence.

Woo Lee, Jean Zu, Nuran Kumbaraci, and Michael Milone ‘93

Kumbaraci-Jones Summer Assistantship Empowers Students

The new program helps undergraduate chemical biology students spend summers honing their research abilities in the lab while diving more deeply into their discipline.

Patricia Muisener Honored for Excellence in Teaching, Mentorship and Innovation

Reviewing a banner year for this longtime Stevens faculty member, whose passion for educating and advising has enhanced academic and career paths for legions of students.

Bill Windsor Bridges Industry and Academics

As a Stevens Professor of Practice, this international pharmaceutical leader brings real-world experience to cultivate the next generation of researchers.

FEATURED FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS

Emily Atieh, Patricia Muisener and Woo Lee.

Emily Atieh
Associate Director, Education Research

Patricia Muisener
Teaching Professor, Stevens Distinguished Teacher - Mentor & Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies

Woo Lee
Chair and Professor

NSF-IUSE/EDU Award

“Early Career Exploration Community for Biology and Chemistry Students"

MUISENER'S RESEARCH

LEE'S RESEARCH

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Paola Di Marzio Creating Real-World Impact From Biomedical Research

Di Marzio is pioneering the field of data-driven health science research, helping students turn data into discoveries that improve patient care and public health outcomes.

Kwahun Lee Wins NSF Award to Study Molecule Behavior in Tight Spaces

The assistant professor's research into some of the world’s smallest particles offers significant potential to improve drug delivery and other critical projects.

An illustration of nanoparticles, which look like molecular structures in the shapes of spheres.

STUDENT SUCCESS

Stevens Ph.D. Alumni Fuel Innovation in Biopharma With Strong Chemical Biology Roots

Recent doctoral recipients largely credit academic and professional success to a balanced curriculum that combines practical and theoretical perspectives.

Stevens students working in the lab, one holding a syringe

Ph.D. Student Wins Second Place at Johnson & Johnson Engineering Showcase

Panteha Behboodi's experience exemplifies Stevens’ new model of experiential Ph.D. education, bridging research across academia, industry and medicine.

Stevens Chemical Biology Ph.D. Students Drive Innovation in Cancer and Drug Research

Past and current doctoral students praise Chemistry and Chemical Biology department for its hands-on training, excellent faculty and real-world focus.

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The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Stevens is a community of researchers with molecular, cellular, and computational minds, dedicated to educating the next generation of science leaders and innovators and exploring transformative scientific ideas for global societal impact.

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