ChEnected Posts by Melanie Mesropian

Melanie Mesropian

Assistant Editor of CEP

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Melanie Mesropian (melam@aiche.org) is an Assistant Editor for Chemical Engineering Progress.

October 2026 CEP Preview

October 06, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

Advance your professional development by mentoring capstone design projects, avoiding common engineering math pitfalls, and mastering one of the core thermodynamic concepts: fugacity.

Introducing Some of AIChE’s Recently Elected Fellows

September 17, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

Meet some of the newest AIChE Fellows recognized for their distinguished careers and service to the chemical engineering profession.

September 2026 CEP Preview

September 02, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

The latest issue of CEP explores strategies for advancing sustainable aviation fuel, navigating petrochemical market volatility, and strengthening risk management in mining operations.

August 2026 CEP Preview

August 12, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

This special section explores how the chemical industry is navigating the integration of renewable-powered operations and large-scale energy storage.

Voting Closes Soon for the CEP Photo Contest!

July 23, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

You submitted your photos. We reviewed. Now it’s your turn to choose the winners.

July 2026 CEP Preview

July 09, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

The latest issue of CEP covers cryogenic ammonia storage tanks, hybrid modeling for predictive maintenance, modernizing legacy ethylene facilities, VOC treatment technologies, and more.

Sensing the Future of Electronic Skin

June 30, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

As a chemical engineering professor at Stanford University, Zhenan Bao has spent decades investigating the boundary between human and machine with her research.

Changing Perceptions with the CEP Photo Contest

May 20, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

Got a great shot from the plant or lab? We want to publish it! Submit your photos of the chemical engineering world for a chance to win a cash prize. Enter today and show us the beauty of what you do.

RAMageddon: Why Silicon Wafers Can’t Keep Up with Demand

May 14, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

To understand why the supply chain for silicon wafers is so rigid, read about the intricate and exacting process of how silicon wafers are produced.

May 2026 CEP Preview

May 12, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

This issue focuses on how organizations are closing the loop by pioneering biobased feedstocks and elevating the importance of recycling, waste reduction, and end-of-life management.

“Curing” the Gel Industry with Sustainable Practices

April 08, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

Julie Cushen shares her journey from polymer science to redefining gel nail polish with sustainable materials.

April 2026 CEP Preview

April 07, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

The latest issue of CEP covers green hydrogen and digital twins, rare earth element solvent extraction, and self-driving laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry.

March 2026 CEP Preview

March 12, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

The latest issue of CEP explores process hazard analyses, process engineering in revamp projects, and stretch assignments for employee growth and development.

February 2026 CEP Preview

February 09, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

The latest issue of CEP explores the safety of carbon capture infrastructure, the risks of flammable low-GWP refrigerants, the necessity of accurate P&IDs, the technical nuances of flowmeter selection, and more.

Eyes on Augmented Reality in Plant Safety

February 04, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

The integration of AI-powered smart glasses into chemical plants represents a leap forward in how humans interact with industrial systems.

January 2026 CEP Preview

January 12, 2026. By Melanie Mesropian

This issue explores risk assessments of temporary equipment, pitfalls in machine learning, and more.

December 2025 CEP Preview

December 11, 2025. By Melanie Mesropian

This issue explores the advancements in quantum computing, contract language, and much more.

November 2025 CEP Preview

November 13, 2025. By Melanie Mesropian

This issue explores the ways engineers are making the transition from concept and research to commercial-scale bioproduction.

Featured Series

2026 Institute & Board of Directors’ Awards

BY ON October 05, 2026

AIChE’s Institute and Board of Directors’ Awards are AIChE’s highest honors, and candidates are nominated by the chemical engineering community and voted upon by the members of AIChE’s volunteer-led Awards Committee. The prizes recognize outstanding achievements and world-class contributions across a spectrum of chemical engineering endeavors.

Improve Your Process Safety Knowledge to Manage Risk and Support Safer Operations

BY ON July 30, 2026

Process safety education plays a critical role at every stage of an engineer’s career. In this three-part series, experts from the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) explore how engineers can build and strengthen the knowledge, judgment, and habits needed to manage risk and support safer operations.

Meet the Process Engineers

BY ON January 08, 2018

In this series, we discuss process engineering with a wide range of process engineers working in a variety of industries, whether in petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, or any other process-intensive industry.

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