Chemical engineers adopted an approach to problem solving, applying their specialized knowledge in chemistry, kinetics, transport phenomena, reactor design and thermodynamics.<br>Under the umbrella of Nanoscale Electronics, Photonics and Materials Processing, many research groups within CBE are at the forefront of research in areas such as materials properties in nanofibers, energy harvesting efficiency of solar cells using photonic crystals, and surface science of organic and inorganic materials.<br>The research conducted in these areas has a direct impact on:<br>• Processing and design of next-generation electronic materials for logic gates, memory, and interconnects.<br>• Fabrication and device integration of nanoscale building blocks for solar cells and next-generation lithium ion batteries.<br>• Organic and inorganic materials for solid-state lighting, LEDs, and computer displays.<br>• Organic semiconductor materials for large-area flexible displays.