Engel Hall
The main office, core facilities, and most research laboratories of the Department of Biochemistry are located in Engel Hall.
Engel Hall, on West Campus Drive, houses labs, offices, and classrooms that support the biochemistry department.
Ruben William Engel
Ruben William Engel (1912 - 2007) was Department Head of Biochemistry and Nutrition from 1952 to 1966, Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture from 1966 to 1967, and Professor/Advisor in the Philippine National Nutrition Program from 1967 to 1978. Nationally prominent nutritionist "Charlie" Engel created a biochemistry and nutrition department at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and helped secure funds to construct a building to house it. He received the International Award of Distinguished Service to Agriculture for humanitarian work in The Philippines and Fellow status in the American Institute of Nutrition.
Address: West Campus Drive | Map Grid: L-7
Originally Built: 1961 | Abbreviation: ENGEL