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Fall 2025 Newsletter
About CACHE: CACHE (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering) is a pioneering initiative committed to revolutionizing chemical engineering education worldwide. Established in 1969, CACHE is a non-profit staffed by Chemical Engineering volunteers (principally its Board of Trustees) and has been at the forefront of developing innovative computer-based tools and resources that enhance learning, research, and collaboration within the field.
Our Mission: At CACHE, our mission is to bridge the gap between theory and practice in chemical engineering education. We aim to equip students, educators, and researchers with cutting-edge computational tools and simulations to foster a deeper understanding of complex chemical processes and phenomena.
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Spotlight on a LearnChemE Video on Using Steam TablesJohn Falconer Sunday, October 19, 2025 Check out this video from LearnChemE on how to use steam tables and learn more about LearnChemE! |
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"Machine Learning for Engineers" Online Course Introduces Essential Skills to Engineering StudentsJohn Hedengren Sunday, October 19, 2025 Machine Learning for Engineers is a BYU PRISM online course that introduces engineering students to supervised and unsupervised learning methods, including regression, classification, clustering, and neural networks. The course has been widely used for self-study and in classrooms, with supporting videos, exercises, and open-source software. |
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Video Highlight: Generative AI for Process Systems EngineeringJohn Hedengren Sunday, October 19, 2025 This video introduces how Generative AI, especially Large Language Models, is accelerating the field of Process Systems Engineering (PSE). |
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Member and Video Highlight – Carnegie Mellon UniversityJohn Kitchin Sunday, October 19, 2025 A new scientific paradigm: agentic science |
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CACHE Awards Three New Seed Grants for Development of Computational-Based Tools and Modules for Chemical Engineering EducationJonathan Moore Sunday, October 19, 2025 Three new proposals have been selected for funding this year to professors from Rowan, Tufts, and Mississippi. |
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Rethinking Chemical Product Design EducationMonday, July 14, 2025 An article prepared by the CACHE Design Task Force argues that the emphasis on manufacturing processes over innovative product design is a critical gap in traditional chemical engineering design courses. |
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NC State’s College of Engineering is proud to be an Institutional Member of CACHEJim Pfaendtner Wednesday, October 22, 2025 CACHE has made a positive impact on every university that I have worked for or studied at. |
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Thank You to CACHE Conference Sponsors!Jonathan Moore Tuesday, July 15, 2025 CACHE would like to thank the numerous companies and organizations that have sponsored CACHE conferences in the chemical engineering field in recent years! |
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CACHE Trustees Zavala and Jiménez-González Publish Books on "Statistics for Chemical Engineers" and "Green and Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering," RespectivelyJonathan Moore Monday, October 27, 2025 Zavala's new stats book is "tailored to the way chemical engineers think and the types of statistical problems they may encounter," and Jiménez-González's text is "the first textbook to fully integrate Green and Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering." |
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CACHE Trustee and Executive Committee Member Jean Tom wins "ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences"Wednesday, August 27, 2025 The award was given “for exceptional mentoring, advocacy and outreach in the support of increasing the representation of women in the chemical sciences.” |
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CACHE Trustee Clare McCabe wins IChemE's Guggenheim MedalFriday, June 20, 2025 The Guggenheim Medal is awarded to an individual who has made a significant recent contribution to research in thermodynamics and/or complex fluids |
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CACHE Trustee John Hedengren inducted into Control’s Process Automation Hall of FameWednesday, June 18, 2025 The Process Automation Hall of Fame recognizes excellence, diligence, influence and contributions to the process control industries. |
Recent Journal Articles
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AI and ML Chemical Engineering + Data Science: An Integrated Degree for the Age of AI Baron G. Peters, Jonathan J. L. Higdon, and Ryan G. Mullen Chemical Engineering Progress Monday, October 20, 2025 |
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AI and ML Using Response Surface Methodology To Enhance Limited Data Sets for Machine Learning: A Polyvinyl Butyral Synthesis-Based Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Case Yingying Liu, Liang Gao, Zican Yang, Huatang Zhang, Jizhong Chen, Jiayuan Xu, and Kai Yin Journal of Chemical Education Thursday, September 11, 2025 |
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AI and ML Application of AI teaching assistant to college education of principles of chemical engineering Fuhai Yu, Jingning Lv, Hong Han, Yongjie Zhang, and Jian Zhang Education for Chemical Engineers Thursday, August 21, 2025 |
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AI and ML Causation in Chemical Engineering Education: Application of Machine Learning in Fault Diagnosis Manasvinni Laul and Daniela Galatro Education for Chemical Engineers Tuesday, June 24, 2025 |
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AI and ML Integrating AI in college education: Positive yet mixed experiences with ChatGPT Xinrui Song, Jiajin Zhang, Pingkun Yan, Juergen Hahn, Uwe Kruger, Hisham Mohamed, Ge Wang Meta-Radiology Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
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AI and ML Assessing Chemical Engineering Students' Perspectives on Data Science and Its Integration in the Academic Curriculum: Implications for Industry Readiness Betul Bilgin and Naomi Groza ASEE PEER Sunday, June 23, 2024 |
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coding Work-in-Progress: Introduction of a Computational TA Role to Support Undergraduate Training in Computational Thinking Strategies for Chemical Engineering Applications Leah Granger, William Buren Parker, and Laura Bottomley ASEE PEER Sunday, June 23, 2024 |
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educational technology Active Learning in Environmental Engineering: combining interactive platforms and project-based approaches to boost engagement and academic performance Zahara M. de Pedro, Ariadna Alvarez-Montero, Jose A. Casas, and Macarena Munoz Education for Chemical Engineers Friday, September 19, 2025 |
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educational technology Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) in Chemical Engineering: Preparing students for multicultural and international work environments Luis Vaquerizo, Iván Darío Gil, Salvador Tututi-Avila, and Rafael B Mato Education for Chemical Engineers Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
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educational technology Implementation of MyOpenMath in Chemical Engineering Instruction Priscilla J Hill and Bill B Elmore ASEE PEER Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
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miscellaneous Accessible Molecular Models: A Modular 3D-Printed Space-Filling Atomic Model Set and Active Learning Modules for Introductory Organic Chemistry H. Martin, A. Rocio, N. Nolan, and J. K. Klosterman Journal of Chemical Education Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
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miscellaneous Teaching chemical product design Warren D. Seider et al. Education for Chemical Engineers Monday, June 2, 2025 |
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miscellaneous Teaching Digital Twins Kari J Lippert, Sean Walker, Roy Daniel McLeod, Sudhanshu Tarale, Christine Goldman Robinson, Matthew Christopher Monday, and David Seger ASEE PEER Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
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molecular modeling Understanding the Significance of Hexose Phosphorylation in the Glycolysis Pathway Based on Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Dynamics Simulations: A Computational Course for Undergraduate Students with a Life Science Background Nan Wu, Li-Yuan Niu, Yan-Yan Zhang, Xiao-Yue Yue, Tao Wei, and Yan-Hong Bai Journal of Chemical Education Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
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molecular modeling MolecularWeb Democratizes Web-Based, Immersive, Multiuser Molecular Graphics And Modeling Fabio Cortes Rodriguez, Lucien Krapp, Fernando Teixeira Pinto Meireles, Matteo Dal Peraro, Luciano Abriata ChemRxiv Tuesday, October 7, 2025 |
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molecular modeling A Set of Tutorials for the LAMMPS Simulation Package [Article v1.0] Simon Gravelle, Cecilia M. S. Alvaress, Jacob R. Gissinger, and Axel Kohlmeyer Living Journal of Computational Molecular Science Tuesday, September 30, 2025 |
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molecular modeling A course on the setup, running, and analysis of biomolecular simulations Matteo T. Degiacomi, Richard J. Gowers, Micaela Matta, and Antonia S. J. S. Mey Journal of Open Source Education Sunday, May 4, 2025 |
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numerical methods Notebooks, datasets, slide decks, and images for the mini-course "Numerical Methods and Machine Learning for Chemical Engineering" Victor Alves GitHub Monday, October 27, 2025 |
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numerical methods ApplNumComp: An Open Access Introductory Course for Applied Numerical Computing Ashlee N. Ford Versypt and Duncan H. Mullins Journal of Open Source Education Thursday, May 1, 2025 |
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polymer and materials science SPHERES: A MATLAB Tool for Teaching Solubility Parameter Calculations in Polymer Processing and Recycling Gabrielle N. Wood, Sara E. Branovsky, Isabelle L. Behrman, and Cécile A. C. Chazot Journal of Chemical Education Tuesday, October 14, 2025 |
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polymer and materials science Introducing Data-Driven Materials Informatics into Undergraduate Courses through a Polymer Science Workshop Mona Amrihesari and Blair Brettmann Journal of Chemical Education Friday, August 15, 2025 |
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polymer and materials science Computer Simulation of Vinyl Polymerization: Exercises in Critical Thinking Using Jupyter Notebook Michael W. Pelter, Catherine Ziebarth, Alex Santan, and Shayne Brown Journal of Chemical Education Monday, July 21, 2025 |
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process Integrating Artificial‑Intelligence Assistance into Chemical Process Control Education Zuyi (Jacky) Huang Education for Chemical Engineers Monday, October 27, 2025 |
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process How to Teach Frequency Response Easily to Chemical Engineers Using Spreadsheets A. Rodríguez-Gómez a , R. Granados-Fernández, E. Lacasa, C.M. Fernández-Marchante, M.A. Rodrigo Education for Chemical Engineers Saturday, July 26, 2025 |
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process Hovering a Ping-Pong Ball: A Demonstration Setup for Teaching PID Control Christoph G. Salzmann, Sophia M. Vecchi Marsh, Jinjie Li, and Luca Slater Journal of Chemical Education Thursday, July 24, 2025 |
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process Bridging Education and Process Design with Atom Economy via Reaction SMILES Samuele Giani and Simone Baffelli Journal of Chemical Education Friday, July 11, 2025 |
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process Games in engineering: Exploring the use of spreadsheet-based Sudoku within a chemical process optimisation class Godfrey K. Gakingo and Peter N. Kabia Education for Chemical Engineers Monday, July 7, 2025 |
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process Closing the loop: customized coding courses and chatbots embedded in a virtual lab to teach bioprocesses Fiammetta Caccavale, Carina L. Gargalo, Krist V. Gernaey, Ulrich Krühne Systems & Control Transactions Friday, June 27, 2025 |
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separations Python-based Demonstration for Designing Distillation Columns for Ternary Mixtures John Rajadayakaran Edison, Kellen Roddy, Man Kit Ao, and Panwa Promtep ASEE PEER Sunday, June 23, 2024 |
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thermodynamics Integrating Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics, and Computational Chemistry in the Undergraduate Laboratory by Studying Globin–Nitrite Interactions Mary Grace I. Galinato, Ashlee M. Harwood, Allyson Ray, and Emily P. Kiker Journal of Chemical Education Monday, September 29, 2025 |
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thermodynamics Using large language models for solving textbook-style thermodynamic problems Rébecca Loubet, Pascal Zittlau, Luisa Vollmer, Marco Hoffmann, Sophie Fellenz, Fabian Jirasek, Heike Leitte, and Hans Hasse Computers & Chemical Engineering Sunday, August 17, 2025 |
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thermodynamics Fluid Interface Thermodynamics Software: From Theory to Instruction Qing Wang, Jin Cheng, Baorong Li, Sijie Wang, Yiting Lin, Haolan Tao, Zheng Xu, Yuanlong Hu, Mingyang Zhu, Hongtu Zhao, Jie Wang, Wenqing Zhang, Cheng Lian, and Honglai Liu Journal of Chemical Education Monday, July 28, 2025 |
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thermodynamics Digital simulation workshops to enhance student learning of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Mauro Luberti,Thomas, L. Rodgers, and Percy van der Gryp Interactive Learning Environments Sunday, July 27, 2025 |
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thermodynamics 3D Printing of Thermophysical Properties for Teaching Thermodynamics Katharina Koehler, Johann Seibert, Gabriele Hornung, and Simon Stephan Journal of Chemical Education Monday, June 16, 2025 |
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thermodynamics ChemChallenge: A Video Game for Teaching and Studying Thermodynamics Featuring In-game Currency, Shopping, Customization of Laboratory and Photochemistry Oleksandr Savateev, Yiu Tung Seto, Cheuk Lok Cheng, Jingru Zhuang, and Chong Wang ChemRxiv Thursday, May 29, 2025 |
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transport phenomena Using a Process Simulator to Enhance the Learning of Heat Exchanger Design in Fourth-Semester Chemical Engineering Students Cristian J. Calderón, Dumar Andres Camacho Luengas, and Juan Manuel Reyna-González Education for Chemical Engineers Tuesday, August 12, 2025 |
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transport phenomena Modular simulation as a teaching tool: Integrating MATLAB-simulink into Heat Transfer courses to promote active learning and conceptual understanding Luis A. Romero-Cano Education for Chemical Engineers Wednesday, July 23, 2025 |
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