The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is located in Donald F. Othmer Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus. The four-story building, which opened in 2002, features the latest in research laboratory design, including a bio-process manufacturing facility; a state-of-the-art computer control system for laboratories; and next-generation distance education technology.

General Use Areas

  • John T. and Nancy Dunn Seminar Room (Othmer B209)
  • Kenneth and Edna Anderson Reading Room (Othmer B205F)
  • AIChE Student Chapter Office and Lounge (Othmer B203)

Classrooms/Teaching Labs

  • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Design Studio (Othmer B201)
  • Richard L. and Carol McNeel Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Computer Lab (Othmer B260)
  • Unit Operations Laboratory (Othmer 15A)

Research Labs

  • Polymer Characterization Lab (Othmer B138)
  • Protein Purification and Characterization Lab (Othmer B134)
  • Surface Science Laboratory (Othmer B124)
  • Biomass Extraction and Separation Laboratory / Surface Design and Characterization (Othmer 216)
  • The William A. and Emily E. Scheller Chemical Engineering Biochemical Research Laboratory (Othmer B228)
  • Molecular Design of Catalysts and Nanomaterials Lab (Othmer B230)
  • Mesoscale Engineering Lab (Othmer B244, B248, B252)
  • Bioseparations and Biomaterials Lab / Cell Culture (Othmer B359)