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.

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.

Introducing Some of AIChE’s Recently Elected Fellows

2/40 in the series Meet Some of AIChE's Recently Elected Fellows

November 12, 2025. By Melanie Mesropian

Meet AIChE’s newly elected Fellows, leaders and innovators shaping the future of chemical engineering.

The Academia to Industry Pipeline: The Experience Dilemma

September 24, 2025. By Melanie Mesropian

Everybody wants to hire somebody with three years’ experience, and nobody wants to give them three years’ experience.

Layering Engineering with the Art of Fragrances

August 11, 2025. By Melanie Mesropian

Passionate about fragrance and its intersection with chemical engineering, this engineer infused his own research into the art of perfumery.

The 2025 AIChE Salary Survey Results Are In!

June 17, 2025. By Melanie Mesropian

Take a sneak peek at the 2025 AIChE Salary Survey, now available in the June 2025 issue of Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP).

Slowing the Spread of Fires with Flame Retardants

June 04, 2025. By Melanie Mesropian

Pioneering Biotechnology and Uplifting Humanity

February 11, 2025. By Melanie Mesropian

Meet Noubar Afeyan, founder of Flagship Pioneering, co-founder of Moderna, and a prominent advocate of various humanitarian projects.

Take the 2025 AIChE Salary Survey Now!

February 05, 2025. By Melanie Mesropian

Take this year's survey and contribute to insights on salary and employment trends, lifestyle expectations, and more for a better-informed chemical engineering community.

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AIChE Observes AAPI Heritage Month

BY ON May 21, 2026

In May, AIChE celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by highlighting the voices, experiences, and contributions of AAPI engineers across academia, industry, and research.

Meet Some of AIChE's Recently Elected Fellows

BY Denieka Bean ON April 20, 2023

The rank of Fellow is AIChE’s highest grade of membership and is achieved only through election by the Board of Directors. Candidates for AIChE Fellow are nominated by their peers and must have significant chemical engineering experience (generally 25 years), have demonstrated significant service to the profession, and have been a member of AIChE for at least 10 years.

How to Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

BY Robert Cook ON August 24, 2010

With a bit of smoke, a few mirrors and a degree in hieroglyphics, anyone can learn to read a P&ID. Piping and instrumentation diagrams is a topic that can benefit process, project and design engineers, business developers, operators, safety, maintenance and even management.

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