Chemical and Materials Engineering Alumni Advisory Board

Mission

Greetings from the SJSU Chemical and Materials Engineering Alumni Advisory Board (CMEAAB)! Our community of enthusiastic alumni is committed to creating a robust network that unites former, current, and incoming Spartans. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, CMEAAB is here to enhance your experience by providing you with updates on department-organized events, exciting opportunities for career growth, and valuable industry connections. Our mission is to ensure that our members feel they are part of a collaborative community by bridging the gaps between and among CME alumni, students, and faculty.

Vision

Our vision is to build a vibrant and inclusive network where alumni, staff, and
students of the chemical and materials engineering department can connect to foster innovation, ignite fresh perspectives, and establish professional growth avenues that will shape the future of the chemical and materials engineering department.

Getting involved

For Alumni:

Ensure we have your most recent contact information by filling out the Alumni Registration Form. To stay updated on events and opportunities, connect with us on LinkedIn!

For Student Organizations:

To have alumni at your next event, fill out this Alumni Participation Request Form. One of our board members will reach out to the provided email to discuss next steps.

Questions and collaboration inquiries can also be directed to
chemical-materials-engineering-alumni@sjsu.edu.

Fall 2025 CME Welcome Back Event

The CME department hosted its biannual networking event to welcome new and returning students. The event featured a panel of MatE and ChE alumni who shared career insight and advice with the student attendees.

2026 Alumni Reunion Dinner

 The Chemical and Materials Engineering (CME) Department at San José State University is writing to invite you to the 2026 8th Annual Chemical and Materials Engineering Alumni Reunion Dinner.

Date:    TBD

Time:    TBD

Place:   TBD

Before the dinner event, the CME labs will be open for you to visit from 5:00 – 5:45 PM. Validated parking will be provided for the event in any of the University parking structures.

All BS and MS alumni from both degree programs are invited, and the event will be hosted by the CME Department, meaning that there will be NO CHARGE for you to come and share the evening with your former classmates and colleagues. The agenda will include plenty of time for meet-ups and networking, as well as special awards, department news, and more. You will receive an agenda by email after you register. Further information and details are on the enclosed flyer. Note that this event is for CME department alumni only; no family or guests can be included.

Alumni Biographies

Marissa Vidal-Ludewig

Members

Marissa Vidal Ludwig
Chair

Indu Aggarwal
Vice Chair

Dr. Christopher Lew
Faculty Advisor

Dr. Anand Ramasubramanian
Faculty Advisor

Student members

Taha Haboub, AIChE President

Yang Tee, AIChE Vice President 

Samantha Kalpan, MatE MS Student

John Buckley, ChE MS Student