Mentor on your schedule. Give one or two hours each month to make a lasting difference in a graduate student's career.

OChEGS

Alumni & Mentorship

Connecting generations of UH chemical engineers.

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Why This Matters

Connecting Generations of UH Chemical Engineers

OChEGS is building a vibrant alumni network that connects current graduate students with the generations of chemical engineers who came before them. Through mentorship, guest lectures, symposium partnerships, and industry connections, our alumni community helps students grow professionally and stay engaged with the department long after graduation. Whether you are a recent graduate or an established professional, there are many ways to give back, share your experience, and remain part of the OChEGS family.

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40+ Years of ChBE Graduates
2 Active Mentors
5 Alumni in Directory
∞ Connections to Be Made

Career Pathways

Alumni mentors provide real-world insight, referrals, and career advice to students navigating industry and academia.

Symposium Speakers

A living alumni network means a pool of potential speakers and judges for our Annual Research Symposium every year.

Industry Connections

From Shell and Dow to Saudi Aramco — our alumni are at the world's leading chemical companies and want to give back.

Departmental Support

Connected alumni can contribute prizes, sponsor events, and support the department's graduate student community.

Mentorship

Meet Our Mentors

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Prashant Menon

Prashant Menon

President (2024)

Varadarajan Group

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Kenneth Kusima ChBE '26

Kenneth Kusima

President (2023)

ML Engineer at Sunthetics

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I am an Alumni or Professional

I want to help current ChBE grad students navigate their careers.

  • Share your career journey and insights
  • Help students with job search and networking
  • Speak at our Annual Research Symposium
  • Open to UH alumni and outside professionals alike
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I am a Current ChBE Graduate Student

I am looking for guidance from someone who has walked the path from student to professional.

  • Career advice and industry insight
  • Resume review and interview prep
  • Networking introductions
  • PhD → industry or academia navigation
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Our Network

Alumni Directory

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Kate Reichel
Kate Reichel President (2024) Varadarajan Group
Class of 2026
Kenneth Kusima
Kenneth Kusima President (2023) ML Engineer at Sunthetics
Class of 2026 Mentor
Vraj Chauhan
Vraj Chauhan President (2022) Rimer Group
Class of 2026
QD
Quan Do President (2018)
Class of 2018
AK
Aaditya Khanal President (2013)
Class of 2013

Ready to Make a Connection?

Whether you're a graduate looking to give back or a student looking for guidance — the OChEGS network is for you.

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Questions? Email us at uh.ochegs@gmail.com