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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is the highest academic degree awarded by any university. Students pursuing a Ph.D. in chemical engineering become independent researchers equipped to apply chemical engineering principles and advanced analytical and experimental techniques to solve open-ended research problems. The education and training prepare students for careers in academia, industry, and government research.

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The Ph.D. program is for students who want to direct their own comprehensive research project and receive the ultimate license for a career in research in industrial, academic, or government laboratories. The Ph.D. requires four to five years of work to acquire knowledge, form a plan, do the work, persist through the ups and downs of confronting the unknown, and learn to communicate the results.

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Our Ph.D. graduates join an elite global scientific and technological club whose members have both the privilege and responsibility to peer into the future and help shape it. The Ph.D. program in chemical engineering at Carnegie Mellon also is a living space where students meet and form lifelong bonds with like-minded peers within their research group and across the program. Our program features a strong graduate student association that provides an instant welcoming community.

Ph.D. thesis

The cornerstone of a Ph.D. education is a research-based thesis. First, candidates select a research area and choose a faculty mentor called a thesis advisor. The advisor then guides the student as they develop a plan of investigation to advance the state-of-the-art in the selected research area.

By the end of the student’s thesis research, the student must have assembled an expert’s level of knowledge in the topic area and must demonstrate the ability to conduct an independent investigation. At that point, the student summarizes the knowledge generated through their research program in a doctoral thesis and presents the results to the public in an oral thesis defense. The knowledge generated is disseminated to the scientific and technological community by publishing articles in the scientific literature and through presentations at scientific and technological meetings and symposia.

During the program, candidates form a plan, execute the plan, and communicate the findings alongside peers at the highest academic level.

Program cost

All full-time Ph.D. students accepted through the normal application process receive fellowships that pay tuition, fees, and a stipend for living expenses for up to five years, as long as sufficient progress is being made toward degree completion. These awards are enough to cover all costs for the year (including summers). Students are required to pay for books and course supplies. Off-campus housing is available within walking distance of campus.

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Admission decisions are based on overall academic performance, recommendation letters, and standardized test scores, if applicable. Prospective students must have completed a regular four-year undergraduate course in chemical engineering or a related discipline at a recognized university with better than a “B” average in chemical engineering courses and overall.

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Chemical engineering is part of a rapidly expanding field that requires interdisciplinary engineers educated in both the molecular and medical sciences. For every discovery made in the health and industrial sectors, a chemical engineer finds a way to develop and implement it on a large scale.

The Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering program at the School of Engineering prepares you to fulfill that role. Our curriculum offers an advanced course of study to refine your research skills, and we teach you the problem-solving skills to surmount any problem along the way.

Our Ph.D. program in Chemical Engineering is designed to outfit you with expert knowledge of the field’s core fundamentals as well as the latest research in its subtopics. By doing so, we further your specialization beyond a master’s degree, helping you achieve superior competence in a minor topic within chemical engineering.

Admission Requirements

A BS degree in chemical engineering or a related field of science or engineering is generally required for admission to graduate study. If you earned a bachelor’s degree from a foreign institution, you must submit TOEFL scores. Submitting graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are optional. Applicants with degrees in other fields or from other colleges may be admitted with undergraduate or graduate deficiencies as evaluated by the graduate adviser. You will need to have had at least one course in differential equations.

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Each doctoral candidate must complete a minimum of 75 credits of academic work past the bachelor’s degree, including a minimum of 36 credits of dissertation research, to complete the Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering program. A minimum of 30 graduate credits beyond the bachelor’s degree (not including Ph.D. dissertation and non-dissertation research credits) are required in chemical engineering or related subjects. Of the 30 credits, 12 are to be taken as part of the required graduate core courses in Chemical Engineering and 18 are taken as electives. For electives: at least 3 electives (9 credits) are to be chosen from approved CBE courses, 6000-level and above. The remaining electives need to be selected in consultation with and with the explicit approval from the chemical engineering graduate adviser. In addition to the required coursework, attendance is required at departmental colloquia.

Students must also pass a comprehensive qualifying examination in chemical engineering and present a doctoral dissertation. The qualifying exam is given once a year. Additional details on the qualifying examination will be provided by the graduate adviser.

To meet graduation requirements, students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, excluding dissertation credits, and must not obtain a grade of C or lower in more than two required core courses.

A student who has earned graduate level credits and/or been awarded an MS degree should consult with the graduate adviser for course registration and possible credit transfer.

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Ph.D./Sc.D. Program

The Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering are identical; students may choose for themselves the appellation they prefer. This traditional, research-based doctoral degree program provides a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of chemical engineering, as well as an intensive research experience.

The Doctor of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering are identical degree programs. Degree candidates may choose to be called a “doctor of philosophy” or a “doctor of science”.

The degree requires that you complete:

• the core curriculum in chemical engineering
• one chemical engineering H Level class
• the departmental biology requirement
• a minor program of related subjects outside of chemical engineering
• written and oral doctoral qualifying examinations
• the writing and oral defense of a thesis on original research

The core curriculum is:

• Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering 10.34
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 10.40
• Analysis of Transport Phenomena 10.50
• Chemical Reactor Engineering 10.65

The departmental biology requirement is fulfilled by completing an undergraduate subject equivalent to MIT 7.01x, either at MIT or at your undergraduate institution. Examples of minor programs for some recent doctoral students include applied mathematics, control theory, physical, organic or analytical chemistry, mechanical structure, power systems, process metallurgy, nuclear engineering, management, economics, music, ancient history and philosophy.

The normal duration of the degree program is five to six years. (Including an intermediate M.S. CEP degree normally has little effect on the duration.) A master’s degree is not required for entrance into the doctoral program, nor is the M.S. CEP required.

For incoming, first-year graduate students, academic advisors are members of the Committee for Graduate Students. When you select a research topic and begin your thesis, the research supervisor becomes your academic advisor. In general, students choose research advisors at the end of their first Fall semester at MIT. Should you wish to choose a research advisor from a department other than Chemical Engineering, you will also need to choose a co-advisor from the Chemical Engineering faculty.

Prior to Registration Day (Fall and Spring semesters), your subject selection must first be approved by your advisor before the Graduate Officer can authorize registration on Registration Day. Advisor approval should also be obtained for any subsequent subject add/drop actions during the term (no additional authorization by the Graduate Officer is required).

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Cambridge , MA

• # 1 in Chemical Engineering
• # 1 in Best Engineering Schools

$57,590 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,222 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $75 for U.S. residents and $75 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $57,590 per... Read More »

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Pasadena , CA

• # 2 in Chemical Engineering  (tie)
• # 7 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

N/A TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

548 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $75 for U.S. residents and $100 for international students. The 2022 Ph.D. student-faculty ratio... Read More »

Stanford , CA

• # 2 in Best Engineering Schools

$66,297 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,469 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $125 for U.S. residents and $125 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $66,29... Read More »

$66,297 per year (full-time)

Berkeley , CA

• # 3 in Best Engineering Schools

$11,700 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$26,802 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

2,673 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $135 for U.S. residents and $155 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $11,700... Read More »

$11,700 per year (in-state, full-time)

$26,802 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Atlanta , GA

• # 5 in Chemical Engineering
• # 5 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$14,064 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$29,140 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

4,784 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $75 for U.S. residents and $85 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $14,064 per... Read More »

$14,064 per year (in-state, full-time)

$29,140 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Minneapolis , MN

• # 6 in Chemical Engineering
• # 37 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$1,539 per credit (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$2,382 per credit (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

1,619 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $75 for U.S. residents and $95 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $1,539 per... Read More »

$1,539 per credit (in-state, full-time)

$2,382 per credit (out-of-state, full-time)

Princeton , NJ

• # 7 in Chemical Engineering  (tie)
• # 23 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

850 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $75 for U.S. residents and $75 for international students. The 2022 Ph.D. student-faculty ratio... Read More »

Newark , DE

• # 42 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$17,622 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$17,622 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

912 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The College of Engineering at University of Delaware has a rolling application deadline. The application fee is $75 for... Read More »

$17,622 per year (in-state, full-time)

$17,622 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Austin , TX

$10,554 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$19,320 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

2,395 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Cockrell School of Engineering at University of Texas--Austin (Cockrell) has a rolling application deadline. The... Read More »

$10,554 per year (in-state, full-time)

$19,320 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

University of Michigan--Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor , MI

• # 10 in Chemical Engineering

$29,466 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$55,276 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,800 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The College of Engineering at University of Michigan--Ann Arbor has a rolling application deadline. The application fee... Read More »

$29,466 per year (in-state, full-time)

$55,276 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

University of California--Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara , CA

• # 11 in Chemical Engineering
• # 27 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$12,852 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$27,954 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

789 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $135 for U.S. residents and $155 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $12,85... Read More »

$12,852 per year (in-state, full-time)

$27,954 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Grainger)

Urbana , IL

• # 12 in Chemical Engineering  (tie)
• # 11 in Best Engineering Schools

$19,320 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$36,798 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

3,812 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $70 for U.S. residents and $90 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $19,320 per... Read More »

$19,320 per year (in-state, full-time)

$36,798 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

University of Wisconsin--Madison

Madison , WI

$10,728 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$24,054 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

1,574 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $75 for U.S. residents and $81 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $10,728 per... Read More »

$10,728 per year (in-state, full-time)

$24,054 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

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Arizona State University (Fulton)

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• # 41 in Best Engineering Schools

$12,014 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$32,656 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

4,464 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $70 for U.S. residents and $115 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $12,01... Read More »

$12,014 per year (in-state, full-time)

$32,656 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Auburn University (Ginn)

Auburn , AL

• # 55 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$10,386 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$31,158 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

636 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University (Ginn) has a rolling application deadline. The application... Read More »

$10,386 per year (in-state, full-time)

$31,158 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Brigham Young University (Fulton)

• # 127 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$7,932 per year (LDS member, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$15,864 per year (Non-LDS member, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

424 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The application fee is $50 for U.S. residents and $50 for international students. Its tuition is full-time: $7,932 per... Read More »

$7,932 per year (LDS member, full-time)

$15,864 per year (Non-LDS member, full-time)

Brown University

Providence , RI

• # 63 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$9,132 per credit (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$9,132 per credit (part-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

The School of Engineering at Brown University has a rolling application deadline. The application fee is $75 for U.S... Read More »

$9,132 per credit (full-time)

$9,132 per credit (part-time)

Carnegie Mellon University (Carnegie)

Pittsburgh , PA

$52,100 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$2,172 per credit (part-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

4,843 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Carnegie Institute of Technology at Carnegie Mellon University (Carnegie) has a rolling application deadline. The... Read More »

$52,100 per year (full-time)

$2,172 per credit (part-time)

Case Western Reserve University (Case)

Cleveland , OH

• # 53 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$50,838 per year (full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$2,119 per credit (part-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

659 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University (Case) has a rolling application deadline. The... Read More »

$50,838 per year (full-time)

$2,119 per credit (part-time)

Clarkson University (Coulter)

Potsdam , NY

• # 168 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

198 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering at Clarkson University (Coulter) has a rolling application deadline. The... Read More »

Clemson University

Clemson , SC

• # 77 in Best Engineering Schools  (tie)

$10,858 per year (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$22,566 per year (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

1,339 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences at Clemson University has a rolling application deadline... Read More »

$10,858 per year (in-state, full-time)

$22,566 per year (out-of-state, full-time)

Cleveland State University (Washkewicz)

• # 183-202 in Best Engineering Schools

$590 per credit (in-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

$1,011 per credit (out-of-state, full-time) TUITION AND FEES (MASTER'S)

960 ENROLLMENT (FULL-TIME)

The Washkewicz College of Engineering at Cleveland State University (Washkewicz) has a rolling application deadline... Read More »

$590 per credit (in-state, full-time)

$1,011 per credit (out-of-state, full-time)

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PhD in Chemical Engineering

The graduate program in chemical engineering offers students the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research that tackles pressing challenges facing our society and our planet in areas such as biomedicine, energy, security, and sustainability. Students also develop an in-depth understanding of the principles of chemical engineering through core coursework and applied electives. The overarching goal of this rich research and educational experience is to mentor and to equip our students to become future leaders in engineering and science, while simultaneously promoting scholarly achievement for both the faculty and students.

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Doctoral candidates are able to select thesis topics from a diverse range of faculty research interests. The department’s research focus areas are Biomolecular and Biomedical Systems; Complex and Computational Systems; Energy and Sustainability; Engineering Education and Pedagogy; and Materials and Nanotechnology. With a premier location in downtown Boston, research in the department leverages the wealth of collaborations with neighboring universities, hospitals, medical centers and industry. New or prospective graduate students can learn about ongoing research topics from individual faculty members, faculty web sites and graduate student seminars. Graduate student seminars, where our students present the results of their research, are held on a regular basis and provide an interactive forum for learning and exchanging ideas.

• ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
• ability to explain and apply engineering design principles, as appropriate to the program’s educational objectives.
• Use appropriate methods to analyze research data and interpret the findings.
• Effectively communicate the work to its intended audiences, through professional written and oral communication skills.
• Define research objectives.
• Choose and use appropriate research methods to achieve the defined objectives.
• Critically analyze one’s own research work and existing scholarship in the field, including identifying gaps in knowledge.
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Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges including industry experience as part of the co-op program or an internship. The Cooperative Education Program , also known as a “co-op,” is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers a Co-op Program for graduate students. Through this program, students gain professional experience employed in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum. Northeastern has over 3,000 co-op employer partners in a wide variety of organizations, from large companies to entrepreneurial start-ups. Students can also participate in the university’s Experiential PhD program .

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ChE Assistant Professor Sara Hashmi and Barrett Smith, PhD’24, chemical engineering, were recognized as part of the “Emerging Investigators” series of the Royal Society of Chemistry journal Soft Matter. Smith was first author of their paper, “In Situ Polymer Gelation in Confined Flow Controls Intermittent Dynamics,” which uncovers novel flow behavior in crosslinking biopolymers.

COE Research Expo Displays Promising Work of PhD Students

The College of Engineering held a research expo to highlight the work of PhD students. Participants presented their research to a panel of judges and gained critical presentation and communication skills. They also displayed their research during the poster showcase and students were recognized with awards.

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering is awarded after completing a minimum of 135 units of graduate work, satisfactory completion of any additional university requirements, and the following departmental requirements. Completion of an MS degree is not a prerequisite for beginning, pursuing, or completing doctoral work.

Unit and course requirements

A minimum of 135 completed units is required, including a minimum of 39 units, consisting of 36 coursework units and 3 colloquium units. These 36 units consist of 15 units of CHEMENG core courses listed below, 6 units of CHEMENG 400-level courses, 9 additional units of graduate-level science & engineering lecture elective courses, and 6 units of flexible elective courses consisting of any course that the student and their advisor feels will further their research. CHEMENG 699 should be taken each quarter; its units count toward the required 135 units. The research units for CHEMENG 399 are included in the 135 total, but may not be counted toward the 36 unit requirement. The following courses are required:

These courses are to be taken at Stanford. Any petition to substitute another graduate-level course for any of these core courses must be approved by the department chair. The remaining graduate-level science and engineering lecture courses may be chosen from any department. A student may petition the department chair for approval to include an upper-division undergraduate science or engineering lecture course. All proposals for PhD course work must be approved by the student’s adviser and the department chair or his/her designee. Students working with a research advisor should enroll each quarter in the 500 series, 600 and 699 as appropriate and as study list unit limits permit. Students with questions or issues should see departmental graduate student services.

Predoctoral students may petition to have an MS degree program added to their university record; see departmental student services and submit them in a Graduate Authorization petition in Axess. Once a petition is approved, the MS candidate must complete a Program Proposal for a Master’s Degree form and submit it to student services. Students may apply in Axess for MS degree conferral upon completion of the requirements for this degree. The MS degree must be awarded within the university’s candidacy period for completion of a master’s degree.

Minimum grade requirement

Any course intended to satisfy the PhD degree requirements must be taken for a letter grade if offered. A GPA of 3.0 or above is required at the end of the second quarter (or, potentially, a petition approved by the student's research advisor, any required co-advisor, and the department chair). In any case, a GPA of 3.0 or above is required at the end of the third quarter in order to continue in the PhD program. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 must be maintained.

To be advanced to PhD candidacy, students must secure a research dissertation adviser (and any required co-adviser) and complete a PhD candidacy examination. First, the research adviser and any required co-adviser must be established by the end of the second quarter in the PhD program. Failure to do so leads to termination of a student's study toward a PhD in Chemical Engineering; however, the student may continue to work toward an MS degree. Failure to obtain a doctoral adviser precludes any financial aid beyond that already awarded for which the student is still eligible. Second, the PhD candidacy examination before a faculty committee at the end of the fourth quarter consists of (a) a student’s oral presentation of their thinking about their research proposal and current progress; and (b) an examination by faculty members of the proposal specifics as well as the student’s understanding of the fundamental chemical, physical and biological concepts that govern the molecular behavior of the system being studied. Upon successful completion of this examination, candidates must submit an Application for Candidacy for Doctoral Degree form, approved by their research adviser(s), to departmental graduate student services within two months.

Teaching requirement

Teaching experience is considered an essential component of predoctoral training because it assists in further developing and refining candidates' skills in conveying what they know, think, and conclude, based on articulated assumptions and knowledge. All PhD candidates, regardless of the source of their financial support, are required to assist in teaching a minimum of two chemical engineering courses.

Reading committee requirement

Reading committee meetings are intended to be discussion sessions, which help to focus and guide the dissertation project; they are not examinations. By the end of the second year, all PhD candidates must assemble reading committees and submit Doctoral Dissertation Reading Committee forms signed by research advisers to student services. By the beginning of their third year (or by the end of their ninth quarter), candidates should have had an initial meeting with the full reading committee. The faculty strongly encourage doctoral candidates to take advantage of the benefits of ongoing, yearly, full reading committee meetings. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule committee meetings and the faculty to respond in a timely manner to scheduling requests.  Students should assist in the maintenance of degree progress records by reporting the committee meeting dates to the student services manager.

Research poster requirement

Experience in analyzing and presenting one’s research to diverse audiences is also an essential component of predoctoral training. Faculty strongly encourage candidates to do so several times each year, starting in the second year. All candidates in their third year are required to prepare and present a research poster during the annual Mason Lecturers week in the spring quarter.

Dissertation and oral defense requirements

A dissertation based on a successful investigation of a fundamental problem in chemical engineering is required. A student is expected to have fulfilled all the requirements for this degree, including the completion of a dissertation approved by his or her research adviser(s) and reading committee members within approximately five calendar years after enrolling in the PhD program. Upon adviser approval(s), copies of the dissertation's final draft must be distributed to each reading committee member. No sooner than three weeks after this distribution, a student may schedule an oral examination. This examination is a dissertation defense, based on the candidate’s dissertation research, and is in the form of a public seminar followed by a private examination by the faculty members on the student’s oral examination committee. Satisfactory performance in the oral examination and acceptance of an approved dissertation by Graduate Degree Progress, Office of the University Registrar, leads to PhD degree conferral.

PhD minor in Chemical Engineering

An application for a PhD minor must be approved by both the major and minor departments. A student desiring a PhD minor in Chemical Engineering must work with a minor program adviser who has a faculty appointment in Chemical Engineering. This adviser must be included as a member of the student’s reading committee for the doctoral dissertation, and the entire reading committee must meet at least once and at least one year prior to the scheduling of the student’s oral examination. The department strongly prefers that regular meetings of the full reading committee start no later than the third year of graduate study or when the student is admitted to PhD candidacy. Besides, the Chemical Engineering faculty member who is the minor adviser must be a member of the student’s university oral examination committee.

The PhD minor program must include at least 20 units of graduate-level lecture courses (numbered at the 200 level or above) but may not include any 1- to 2-unit lecture courses in the 20-unit minimum. The list of courses must form a coherent program and must be approved by the minor program adviser and the chair of this department. All minor courses must be taken for a letter grade, and a GPA of at least 3.0 must be earned for these courses.

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DEGREE Chemical Engineering, PhD

Doctoral degree in chemical engineering

As a PhD student in our outstanding, collaborative department, you’ll engage in original problem-solving. You’ll be able to specialize in either traditional or emerging areas of research in chemical and biological engineering, including energy-related science and technology, soft and hard materials science and engineering, systems engineering and optimization, catalysis, process control and design, nanotechnology, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, complex fluids, colloid and interfacial phenomena, atomic, molecular, and multiscale modeling, polymers (synthesis and processing), micro- and nano-electronics, environmental engineering and sustainability, reactor design, and atomic-scale design of surface reactivity.

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Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.

Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online .

Students with a strong background in chemical engineering or related field and a strong interest in research are encouraged to apply for admission. Most applicants accepted into the program have grade-point averages well above the Graduate School minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applications are evaluated on the basis of previous academic record, letters of recommendation, and personal statement. The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering does not consider applications for a terminal M.S. degree; the department admits only to the Ph.D. An M.S. degree can be awarded post admission as an alternative to the Ph.D. degree. The M.S. degree is not a prerequisite for the Ph.D. degree.

Applicants with degrees in the physical or life sciences or other engineering fields are encouraged to apply for admission into the Ph.D. graduate program. These students should contact the chair of the graduate admissions committee to discuss their preparation for the graduate program. Students are not accepted for spring semester except when space is available. Fall applications and supporting materials must be received by December 1 .

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Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid.  Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.

Students admitted to the graduate program are guaranteed financial support from the department in the form of research assistantships, teaching assistantships and fellowships. Support will continue as long as the student maintains satisfactory progress toward their degree. 

Research in CBE is highly collaborative and often involves diverse teams from within the department, across campus, at other campuses, and in industry. CBE researchers address the most pressing challenges facing society by developing approaches to sustainably produce new fuels and chemicals, combat the plastic pollution crisis, create new therapeutic molecules and materials, optimize energy infrastructure, computationally design new materials and chemical processes, understand transport in complex environments, engineer bacteria to produce biofuels, and more.

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Curricular Requirements

Minimum graduate school requirements.

Review the Graduate School minimum  academic progress and degree requirements , in addition to the program requirements listed below.

Required Courses

Students must complete at least six semester courses (totaling at least 18 credits) in the CBE department. Four courses will be core CBE courses and two will be CBE electives, chosen at the discretion of the student in consultation with their advisor. These classroom courses shall be in the range numbered 500-899 and will not be laboratory courses, Independent Studies or Research. Grades of B or better are required in all CBE courses used towards degree requirements.

At least four of the six CBE courses shall be selected from these core graduate courses:

At least two of the core graduate courses must be taken in the first semester of residence in the graduate program, and at least four core graduate courses must be completed with grades of B or better, preferably by the end of the second semester of residence. A student who receives one grade of BC or lower in a core class but who wishes to remains in the PhD program must take the fifth core course or re-take the low graded core course preferably in the third semester, and the student must receive a B or better. Students are expected to take a total of four courses in their first semester of residence.

The requirement of four core CBE graduate courses shall not be met by substitution of other courses. Students matriculating with an M.S. degree from another university may, with department approval, use up to two courses from their M.S. work toward the requirement of six CBE graduate courses.

Students taking advanced courses outside the department in excess of breadth requirements may, with department approval, use up to two of these courses toward the requirement of six CBE graduate courses. Seminar courses may not be used to satisfy CBE course requirements.

Elective course requirement: Students must complete at least one course totaling at least three credits. Courses must be numbered 300 and above. A B average is required. Pass/fail or audit courses may not be used for the elective course requirement. Courses used to satisfy the breadth program may not be used for the elective course requirement. Advisor approval is required and secured through submission of the Ph.D. Elective Course Approval Form. Elective courses can be foreign language courses.

Teaching assistantship: Each student in the Ph.D. program is required to serve as a teaching assistant (TA) for two semesters. Under normal circumstances, each student should serve as a TA one semester of the second year and one semester of the third year. Requests for alternate arrangements, partial or full waiver of the requirement, should be submitted in writing to the Graduate Program Committee.

Kate Fanis, Graduate Advisor [email protected] 1415 Engineering Dr. 2018 Engineering Hall, Madison, WI 53706

Sean Palecek, Director of Graduate Studies [email protected]

How to Apply to the PhD Program

If you are a student with a strong background in chemical engineering or a related discipline, and a serious interest in research, apply to our graduate program.

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Chemical engineering (MS, PhD)

Extensive research facilities, world-renowned faculty and a distinctive research environment all come together to drive forward our innovative graduate program in chemical engineering.

The chemical engineering program is internationally recognized and competitive. Recognized among the Top 50 Chemical Engineering Programs by U.S. News & World Report, our students and faculty tackle real-world problems using multidisciplinary solutions to advance understanding and build a better tomorrow.

Graduate research opportunities in the chemical engineering program all look to transform matter and energy into useful technologies and products for society while advancing fundamental understanding. Fueling the discovery of innovative scientific advancements and technologies, graduate students in the Chemical Engineering Graduate Program will find a sense of purpose in their studies.

Here are a few areas of graduate research we offer:

• Environmental Chemistry and Remediation
• Biological and Biomolecular Engineering
• Biomaterials and Therapeutic Technologies
• Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
• Inorganic Materials and Polymer Engineering
• Particle Science and Processing

Degrees offered

Chemical engineering, ms.

The Master of Science (MS) program is designed to bridge the gap between knowledge of engineering sciences and creative engineering practice while at the same time increasing the depth and breadth of knowledge in selected areas of emphasis.

Chemical engineering, PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in chemical engineering requires completion of 84 credit hours. These hours include core/elective course work, research/dissertation and seminar credits.

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Application information.

The following application materials must be submitted directly to Graduate Admission Services:

If your institution sends electronic official transcripts, we accept the following electronic transcript services: E-Scrip, Parchment, Credentials Inc., and National Student Clearinghouse. All E-Scrip, Parchment, and National Student Clearinghouse transcripts must be sent directly to  [email protected]  from those transcript services or from the institutions that use those services. If you can and choose to use these services, you should apply online to the ASU Graduate Admission Services application prior to having your official e-transcripts sent.

If your institution does not use one of those transcript services, you will need to mail an official transcript. Your six digit application ID should be on the transcript envelope if possible.

Graduate Admission Services Tel: 480-965-6113 Web:  students.asu.edu/graduate

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Can only be accessed online. Click here to go to Application for Admission

Application priority   deadline

Fall Semester: December 31 Spring Semester: August 1

A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed. An application is complete after all materials are received by Graduate Admissions.

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US citizens $70

Non-US citizens $115

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Only official transcripts are accepted; no photocopies. These must be mailed to Graduate Admissions Services (see address above). For international students, transcripts must be in the original language, along with an official English translation. Also see:

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Resume, personal statement and letters of recommendation

List publications if you have any. It’s not necessary to send copies of articles. You will be asked to upload your resume in the online application process.

Personal statement

Essay describing your background, academic achievements, research interests, career goals, and why you wish to pursue graduate study in Chemical Engineering at ASU. You will be asked to upload your personal statement in the online application process.

Three (3) recommendation letters

The online application will ask you for three names and three email addresses for three recommenders; and the company/school for which they work. Your recommenders will receive an email and must submit their letter of recommendation electronically.

International applicants

Additional admission requirements for international applicants.

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English proficiency (for international graduate applicants)

A TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score is required by the graduate Chemical Engineering program, in order to be considered for admission.

• Official TOEFL sent by ETS only. Minimum scores: iBT 100; pBT 600. Institution code for ASU: 4007; for department code, applicant may enter 0000
• Official IELTS sent by issuing institution only. Minimum score: 7. No institution code is needed
• Official PTE sent by Pearson only. Minimum Score: 65
• Official TOEFL sent by ETS only. Minimum scores: iBT 90; pBT 575. Institution code for ASU: 4007; for department code, applicant may enter 0000
• Official IELTS sent by issuing institution only. Minimum score: 6.5. No institution code is needed
• Official PTE sent by Pearson only. Minimum Score: 60

You could qualify for an exemption from this requirement by one of the following two options:

• This requirement would be met if you successfully complete the highest level at the Global Launch Intensive English Program with grades of B or better; AND in addition, acquire a score of 50 or better on the Speak Test (must be taken at Arizona State University).
• You successfully complete the highest level at the Global Launch Intensive English Program with grades of B or better  OR
• Attended in person a regionally accredited college or university in the United States and earned a bachelor’s degree or higher in the U.S.,  OR
• Attended in person a regionally accredited college or university in the United States and completed at least 12 credit hours of graduate course work with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or higher (all credits must be earned in the U.S.),  OR
• Attended in person a regionally accredited college or university in the United States and completed at least 90 credit hours of undergraduate course work with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or higher (all 90 hours must be earned in the U.S.)

For  more information, visit the Graduate Admission Services English Proficiency Requirement and Exemption website .

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Chemical Engineering

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Why study Chemical Engineering?

The Chemical Engineering program offers an average of 35 graduate courses a year in the four research areas of Biomolecular Engineering, Nanotechnology, Energy and Environment, and Separations. The courses include, but are not limited to Air Pollution Engineering, Biotransformations and Biocatalysis, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering Design and Green Engineering, Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling, Fuel Cells, Membrane Processes, Molecular Engineering and Functional Nanomaterials, Polymer Systems, Process Dynamics, Control and Optimization, Reaction Engineering and Catalysis for Energy and Fuels, Separation Processes, Tissue Engineering, and Transport Phenomena.

Admission Requirements

• GRE - Required of all international students; GRE is exempt for students that earned a degree from an ABET accredited university (or equivalent accreditation) in the USA with a GPA of 3.0+
• Transcript(s) and Degree Certificates (unofficial transcripts are used for admissions review, only admitted applicants submit official transcripts)
• GPA minimum 3.0 or equivalent
• Statement of Purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
• International students - English Proficiency Test: TOEFL (minimum 92) or IELTS (minimum 6.5)
• Guide: Chemical Engineering Ph.D.

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Application deadlines and additional application information can be found at the CEAS Office of Graduate Studies .

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Program Code: 20DOC-CHE-PHD

Chemical Engineering (Ph.D.)

Focus: advancing knowledge and research in areas such as catalysis, reaction kinetics, complex fluids, microelectronics, microfluidics, optimization, bioinformatics, polymers, sustainable development, pulp and paper, separations, carbon capture, biomedicine, solar energy, thermodynamics, MEMS, environmental science, reaction engineering, cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, biofuels, air quality, modeling, and process synthesis and control.

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Kylie Trettner PhD in Chemical Engineering

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

The best piece of advice I've ever been given is to always carry around a notebook. Though I suppose the true advice is what that implies:  to write everything down . Writing out my thoughts and reasons why I want to try things (in terms of research) has been so helpful! Not only do I have a handful of notebooks (I'm really organized so each one serves a different purpose) but I've also found that typing up notes to myself when I need to get an idea out quickly is so helpful as well.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment?

Since I'm still working toward earning my PhD, I'd have to say my greatest accomplishment was running TSP DIY last year (TPS = The Speed Project). It's normally a relay-style race from the Santa Monica Pier to the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign, but because of COVID we did it around Santa Monica and Beverley Hills. I ran 31 miles at 6:27 average mile pace over the course of the 31-hour 45-minute race with 8 other women. It was incredible and I can't wait to run the real TSP relay next year!

What's your favorite impulse purchase from the past 12 months?

I don't impulse buy! I have to stick to my budget and I usually plan out my bigger purchases a few months in advance to spread them out. Once in a while I'll be tempted by the Madewell sales or buying a few more books than the one that I'm looking for, but if I can't fit it in my budget I don't buy it.

Please describe a little about your research and what excites you about it.

My research is a very interesting mix of materials science, electrical engineering, microscopy, and cancer biology! I'm currently working on creating both a magnetic hydrogel system and electromagnetic microscope mount to be able to use and applied magnetic field to change the mechanical properties of the hydrogel. I'm using this as a tumor microenvironment model to study howincreased material stiffness (modulus) changes the biological properties of cancer organoids grown in the hydrogel matrix. Eventually, I'll use this to study the cellular secretion profile and pair the system with a mechanotransductor to get both biological-only and material/organoid interface read-outs. I'm excited to work on engineering solutions to study biological effects and I've found myself working in the biophysics field - an industry I never knew existed until I began designing my project - and it truly forces us to push the boundaries between engineering, physical sciences, and biology to unlock the fundamental properties of fibrotic diseases.

If you could choose any other profession outside of engineering or computer science, what would it be? 

I would hands down be a professional athlete. I was a student-athlete in undergrad and I'm really involved in the running community here in Los Angeles and if I was ever given the opportunity, I would jump into full-time training.

What are some factors that helped you decide to pursue your PhD at USC?

Beyond USC's location, I saw within USC the opportunity to truly forge my own path. Part of this is because I recognized my PI's encouragement for collaborations (both within and outside of USC) and actively pursued an institution that would support me but also give me the freedom to create at the same time as investigating biologically-inspired questions.

If you were to recommend to an incoming student 3 places to go in California/Los Angeles, what would they be?

There's too much to pick for all of California, so I'll limit it to a ~4 hour drive from LA. I absolutely love Death Valley National Park! In LA, the Santa Monica Mountains are probably where I spend most of my weekends (cycling through, but hiking and running are incredible there too) and while I'm talking of mountains, the access to various national forests is great here too (Angeles National Forest and San Bernardino and a few of those mountains are often my cycling destinations for Saturdays as well). My third place would be Ginger's Divine Ice Cream on Washington in Culver City; it's probably the best ice cream I've ever had!

What is a memory you'll cherish about your time at USC?

A memory I'll always cherish from USC actually happened during my visit weekend. It rained the whole day we toured campus and spoke with professors. Once I got out of my final meeting (with my current PI) and went to head back to the hotel, a rainbow popped up across campus I ended up walking back through campus under it. I think it was a sign haha!

What's one thing about you that might surprise me?

I was on Good Morning America when I was in middle school on accident. I went to watch the Fray perform, but during the interview with Steve Martin (he was promoting the Pink Panther movie) they decided to ask the crowd to try and repeat things in his character's accent. They came up to me! After I did it, the hostess turned to Steve and said, "I guess the accent isn't so hard!" which I took to mean I did pretty well.

What are your plans after graduation?

I'm really not sure what I want to do after graduation! I have a couple more years and right now I'm not sure if I want to continue my career doing benchwork or transition to a more consulting-type position. I love problem solving and building but I also really love science communication and public speaking, so I know I'll have to find the right position that will give me a good balance of both.

Hometown (city, country):

Wading River, NY, USA

Personal Website (if any):

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ kylietrettner

Faculty Advisor:

Prof. Andrea Armani

Jose Cobena-Reyes PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tell us a little bit about yourself I am originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador. My bachelor’s degree is in chemical engineering, and  after graduating, I worked for a few years as a Production Supervisor at a company called Holcim in Ecuador. I have always wanted to study abroad, so I took my chance and I came to USC.

What attracted you to choose USC for your graduate studies? It’s a world class university and the research I’m doing here is related to my interests, which is a mixture of chemical engineering and computational research.

Tell us about your interests outside the classroom.

Currently, I serve as the Graduate Student Representative for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Chapter at USC. I plan activities tailored to our Hispanic graduate students. Our most popular event is Painting Night! We gather together to paint on small canvases, it is very relaxing.

Last year, I served as part of the Center of Engineering Diversity Advisory Board at USC. We held meetings were we gave feedback and shared our concerns about the needs of our communities. During my free time, I play the guitar. I also love watching soccer and movies.

How has SHPE helped you grow? In so many ways. Professionally, thanks to SHPE I have learned networking techniques, how to follow up after meeting someone either by email or by Linkedin, how to approach people in networking events; in general some social conventions that we should apply when we attempt to grow our network. Socially, there are always opportunities to connect with other Hispanic graduate students during the SHPE events. That helped to make more friends!

Tell us about some exciting and unforgettable incidents from your two years at USC.

Related to my research, the publication of my first paper was incredibly important to me. I worked for a year and a half on it before I was able to finally publish it. I would also say that my networking skills have strengthened thanks to many workshops I have attended. I’ve been able to expand my network considerably and meet many new people.

Is there something that may surprise people about you? I also have a master’s in business administration!

Overall, how has the PhD journey been at USC? I would say that it has been probably one of the most fruitful experiences in my life. I have grown a lot, both personally and professionally. Studying abroad in Los Angeles and at USC has been a great time learning about other cultures and about myself and  learning how to conduct world class research.

What are your future plans after completing your Phd? My aim is to do research either in the semiconductor or chemical industries.

What innovations/discoveries do you hope to see (or be a part of!) in the next ten years? The computational techniques that I use are currently moving towards a combination that involves machine learning to either predict material properties or to accelerate molecular simulation. I think exciting times about this are coming.

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Chemical Engineering

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The PhD in Chemical Engineering at UIC develops students into researchers in their own right. Doctoral students work alongside faculty mentors to conduct investigations in their labs , and they also may have the opportunity to develop classroom skills as teaching assistants. Our doctoral programs produce top-tier candidates for high-level industry jobs, postdoctoral research positions, and tenure-track faculty roles at universities around the world.

PhD coursework covers core subjects in chemical engineering such as continuum and molecular fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, macroscopic and microscopic thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and process analysis. Dissertation research projects are devised collaboratively between students and their faculty advisors. To get a sense of recent dissertations produced in our department, visit our dissertations page.

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The PhD requires 108 semester hours, beginning with coursework and culminating in the research, writing, and defense of an original dissertation. We welcome applicants who are completing (or who have already completed) a master’s degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline, as well as applicants with only an undergraduate degree.

Students admitted with a prior master’s degree in their field of study  receive up to 32 semester hours of credit for their prior academic work, while students who are  directly admitted after their bachelor’s degree  will need to complete all 108 semester hours of PhD credit during their time in our program.

At UIC, I feel that the faculty, as well as the other supporting offices, genuinely want you to succeed. Also, all kinds of academic and financial support are available if you are willing to look for them. Sungjoon Kim  |  PhD anticipated '22

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Courses:  6 courses (24 semester hours)

• If a student has not completed one or more of the following courses in prior master’s study, these must be taken: CHE 520 Transport Phenomena; CHE 531 Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering or CHE 545 Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering; CHE 501 Advanced Thermodynamics or CHE 502 Fluid Phase Equilibria; CHE 510 Separation Processes or CHE 511 Advanced Mass Transfer or CHE 512 Microhydrodynamics, Diffusion, and Membrane Transport; CHE 527 Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering.
• At least 24 semester hours must be taken (or awarded credit from the prior degree) at the 500 level.
• At least 8 semester hours of advanced math must be part of the 24 semester hours at the 500 level, including at least one 500-level course from UIC’s Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science.

Departmental seminar:  Students must enroll in CHE 595 Seminar in Chemical Engineering Research for one semester hour each term, to a maximum of 4 hours.

Dissertation research:  52 semester hours of CHE 599 PhD Thesis Research.

Required core courses: 6 courses (24 semester hours)

• CHE 501 Advanced Thermodynamics or CHE 502 Fluid Phase Equilibria
• CHE 510 Separation Processes or CHE 511 Advanced Mass Transfer or CHE 512 Microhydrodynamics, Diffusion, and Membrane Transport
• CHE 520 Transport Phenomena
• CHE 527 Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering
• CHE 531 Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering
• CHE 545 Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering

Electives: 6 courses (24 semester hours) at the 400-level or above.

Departmental seminar: Students must enroll in CHE 595 Seminar in Chemical Engineering Research for one semester hour each term, to a maximum of 4 hours.

Dissertation research:  60 semester hours of CHE 599 PhD Thesis Research.

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PhD students must pass a preliminary examination before they begin the final phase of their doctoral study. The preliminary examination includes both a written component and an oral examination.

There is no qualifying examination.

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Chemical Engineering PhD Program

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UTSA’s PhD in Chemical Engineering is designed to prepare graduates to solve current engineering grand challenges and become leaders in chemical engineering industries.

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Why Pursue a PhD in Chemical Engineering

UTSA offers state-of-the-art facilities and excellent program faculty, giving students the opportunity to pursue high-level multidisciplinary research projects in the broad fields of health, energy, materials, and the environment.

Graduates of this research-intensive program apply their cutting-edge research to solve problems across traditional scientific boundaries and lead careers in industry, academia, or governmental research laboratories.

Flexible Degree Plan

This degree offers a flexibility not typically found in similar programs to adapt to individualized student interests. Additional courses in leadership and engineering education are offered to complement a variety of future career goals.

Additionally, students in this program are highly encouraged to pursue a semester-long internship in a non-academic setting such as industry, private research institutes, or national laboratories.

Chemical Engineering Research Areas

Chemical Engineering faculty at UTSA are interested in solving grand challenges of energy production, from traditional such as fossil-fuel sources and natural gas, to alternative fuels and battery development.

Click to learn more about UTSA faculty performing Energy research:

• Gary Jacobs, PhD
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• Esteban Urena-Benavides, PhD

Environmental

Chemical Engineering faculty at UTSA conduct environmental research in the areas of water purification technologies, electrochemistry processes, bioremediation, carbon sequestration, oil recovery and renewable energy.

Click to learn more about UTSA faculty performing Environmental research:

• Nehal Abu-Lail, PhD
• Camilah Powell, PhD
• Gongchen Sun, PhD

Chemical Engineering faculty at UTSA are interested in investigating materials for applications in catalysis, computing and simulation, electrochemistry, batteries, nanotechnology, and microfabrication.

Click to learn more about UTSA faculty performing Materials research:

• Maria Gonzalez Porras, PhD
• Teja Guda, PhD
• Abelardo Ramirez-Hernandez, PhD

Bioengineering

Chemical Engineering faculty at UTSA perform bioengineering research for applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering, neuroengineering, sensing, microfluidics and artificial intelligence.

Click to learn more about UTSA faculty performing Bioengineering research:

• Eric Brey, PhD
• Amina Qutub, PhD

Chemical Engineering Education

Chemical Engineering faculty at UTSA are also interested in investigating innovative and inclusive methods for teaching and learning chemical engineering.

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Application Deadlines

Funding opportunities, career options, admission & application requirements.

Applications are submitted through the UTSA Graduate Application . Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UTSA Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UTSA by the appropriate application deadline.

Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.

PhD students may qualify for research or teaching positions, for which the Klesse College offers funding related to tuition, medical insurance, and an annual stipend of $26,000.

UTSA prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below is data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.

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This is a research-intensive program. All courses are offered during the day at UTSA main campus. Most courses are offered through face-to-face instruction, but some online course options may be available.

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Chemical Engineering

Engineering matter to change the world.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Transform matter into solutions to society’s greatest challenges from the future of medicine to powering a sustainable society. Chemical engineers are developing and implementing creative solutions that help to improve the human condition.

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HUMAN HEALTH

Michigan chemical engineers are developing lab-on-a-chip devices to do genetic analysis and biomolecule synthesis. We are improving drug delivery and medical imaging by studying how molecules move and distribute throughout the body.

We are driven by the challenge: how to power the modern world without polluting it. We are leaders in taking a molecular-level approach to designing distributed, sustainable systems that solve energy and environmental problems on a global scale.

MATTER BY DESIGN

We are leading a revolution in transformative material design, from atomically precise manufacturing to predictive, bio-mimicking, programmable nanomaterials. These materials, precisely designed and manufactured on demand, will impact life across the world and make the impossible, possible.

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Welcome to the, department of chemical engineering, $106k/year*.

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Research Areas

Bioengineering and Nanomedicine

Interdisciplinary research is being conducted in the various areas including vaccine design, drug delivery, and nanomedicine for cardiovascular diseases, tissue engineering, cancer research, and more.

Soft Matter and Nanotechnology

Soft matter, nanotechnology, and materials science research spans the breadth of the field, with projects ranging from chemistry to physics to engineering.

Computational Modeling and Data Science

Chemical engineers use computational tools and data science to model and predict molecular properties and material behavior, as well as to model, design, and control manufacturing processes.

Energy and Sustainability

Cutting edge bioengineering research spanning a broad spectrum of activities that impact human health and address the imminent global energy crisis.

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Department News

April 25, 2024

Distinguished Engineers Awards Recipients Announced

The Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering celebrates esteemed alumni with the Distinguished Engineer Awards.

April 18, 2024

Texas Tech Graduate Students Win 1st and 2nd Place in the 23rd Annual Graduate Student Research Poster Competition.

Nayeem Hasan Kashem and Adegbola Balogun from the Department of Chemical Engineering have been awarded 1st and 2nd place in the 2024 Graduate Student Research Poster Competition.

March 28, 2024

Texas Tech Graduate Student Awarded the Horn Distinguished Professors Graduate Achievement Award

Nayeem Hasan Kashem, a graduate student within the Department of Chemical Engineering has been honored with the 2024 Horn Distinguished Professors Graduate Research Award.

March 13, 2024

Student Organizations of the WCOE Host Engineering Fair

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What kind of jobs can I get?

Students in our program go on to get jobs such as:

• Pharma & Biotechnology

• Semiconductors

• Food and Consumer Products

• Specialty Chemicals

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Aurora del Carmen Munguía-López

Research Topics

Mathematical modeling, optimization, systems engineering, process design, multi-scale modeling, techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessment, social justice, sustainable supply chains and systems, plastics recycling, waste management

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Aurora del Carmen Munguía-López holds BSc and MSc degrees from the Technical Institute of Celaya and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michoacan in Mexico. Her research interests include mathematical optimization, sustainability, social justice, and process modeling. Aurora currently participates in the Chemical Upcycling of Waste Plastics (CUWP) center, which is a multi-disciplinary center funded by the Department of Energy that aims to develop scalable technologies and solutions to mitigate plastic waste. Aurora is also passionate about fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.

• PhD, Chemical Engineering (Process Systems Engineering), University of Michoacan, Michoacan, Mexico, 2021
• MSc, Chemical Engineering, Technical Institute of Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, 2017
• BSc, Chemical Engineering, Technical Institute of Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, 2014

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Sobhana Sripada Receives 2024 Vivian T. Stannett Graduate Award

The 2024 winner of the Vivian T. Stannett Graduate Award for Outstanding Early Publication is the exceptional graduate student, Sobhana Sripada.

Sobhana’s dissertation research is supervised by Prof. Stefano Menegatti, and she is being honored for her 2023 Separation and Purification Technology paper, “ Pseudo-affinity capture of K. phaffii host cell proteins in flow-through mode: Purification of protein therapeutics and proteomic study .” This publication covers material discovery, characterization, and development of novel adsorbents that enable broad-spectrum removal of host cell protein impurities from purification processes of recombinant biologics (including antibodies, growth factors, and hormones) that can be produced in Pichia pastoris fermentations. This technology features an innovative bioprocessing paradigm of pseudo-affinity capture in flow-through mode and is scalable – hence, it is readily adaptable into existing processes and can be implemented in next-generation intensified biomanufacturing.

Sobhana performed 100% of the experimental work, design of experiments, statistical analyses, bioinformatics, composed the manuscript, and developed all figures and tables. According to her Ph.D. advisor, Prof. Stefano Menegatti, “the…paper represents a remarkable accomplishment. The technology presented therein – flow-through affinity technology – is groundbreaking and requires mastery of a wide analytical toolbox. Sobhana led not only the scientific/technical aspects of this study but managed the coordination of the team…and the composition of the manuscript.” 

The Vivian T. Stannett Graduate Award for Outstanding Early Publication recognizes research excellence, initiative, focus and tenacity during the early career of Ph.D. candidates in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. It was named in memory of Professor Vivian T. Stannett, a CBE faculty member who was an internationally renowned polymer scientist, research leader, and National Academy of Engineering member. Prof. Stannett published over 400 research papers and reviews during his distinguished academic career. Funds for the cash prize of the award are made possible through the Vivian T. Stannett Memorial Fund.

Congratulations, Sobhana! 

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Mary Mulligan takes her ChE degree to the world's most diverse and tropical rainforest! - Davidson School of Chemical Engineering - Purdue University

Mary Mulligan takes her ChE degree to the world's most diverse and tropical rainforest!

Mary Mulligan, a member of the 2018 undergraduate class, has taken her Purdue chemical engineering degree in a unique direction - to the world's most diverse tropical rainforests! In her research, she is designing a biodiversity monitoring program for a national park in Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Working in Lore Lindu National Park as a PhD Student – Experiences and Impressions

International Student Scholar Tanaya Sahoo Forges a Future in Materials Science and Engineering

• by Aurora Bi
• April 26, 2024

​Growing up in a "steel city," Rourkela, India, Tanaya Sahoo was steeped in engineering and technology. The city's industrial landscape wasn't just a backdrop; it was a constant reminder of the power of innovation and engineering toward socioeconomic prosperity.

As her father, a civil engineer, navigated the technological complexities of infrastructure in the Rourkela Steel Plant, Sahoo witnessed firsthand how engineering could shape communities and confront challenges head-on. Between the city's prowess in steel production and its impact on environmental preservation, Sahoo found her passion for engineering and developed a strong belief in engineering's ability to bring about positive change.

Sahoo earned a bachelor's degree in metallurgical and materials engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, and is now a second-year materials science and engineering graduate student at the University of California, Davis. Her time at UC Davis, which has focused on magnetism research, combining unique experimental and computational methodologies, has laid the groundwork for her goal to deploy advanced, sustainable technologies to solve real-world problems in materials science.

As Sahoo commenced her graduate program and acclimated to the new environment, she encountered challenges in adjusting to the graduate-level academic curriculum of engineering. Despite initial obstacles, Sahoo received valuable support from her advisor and peers, significantly enhancing her graduate school experience.

"My research peer Dayne Sasaki helped me as I navigated some of my research's major complexities," explained Sahoo. "My advisor, Dr. Yayoi Takamura , has gone above and beyond to support me in grad school. At the end of the day, it was all about not losing perspective no matter how difficult the going got."

Sahoo's internship at Applied Materials Inc. also provided valuable insights into real-world industrial engineering and the application of cutting-edge materials science technologies. Working within the Semiconductor Process Group, she automated process engineering projects, gaining hands-on experience with advanced systems unique to the industry.

In March 2024, Sahoo presented research on the magnetic domains of patterned micromagnets at the American Physical Society annual meeting. Furthermore, she was recognized by the APS Division of Materials Physics with one of 20 Ovshinsky Student Travel Awards, which recognizes her exceptional work in physics and materials science.

"The award also recognizes a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the scientific community," Sahoo explained, reflecting on her journey in engineering. "Two years ago, I came in as an international student. Davis was new to me. I traveled miles across a different continent to be here, pursue what I thought was in my best interests, and act on my vision for achieving greater engineering potential. The nature of my research, magnetism, was a cherry on the cake!"

As an international graduate student, Sahoo learned firsthand the importance of building a support system and learning to settle into a new community. She traversed the challenges of graduate school, gradually adapted and gained confidence.

Following graduation this spring, she will start a new journey as a process engineer at Applied Materials Inc. Reflecting on her time at UC Davis, Sahoo has some advice for future international students.

"[I encourage] being brave enough to express your ideas and holding on to a broader vision of making a difference," said Sahoo. "The scientific community at UC Davis is a brilliant mixing pot, so try not to be shy about inquiries and getting advice. Persistence can be transformative and there is no shortcut for hard work. The good thing is that you are given choices, and you can choose to make the best out of them.   

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Colleagues and former students around the world are paying tribute to Jim Field, who retired from the University of Arizona in May 2023, for his global achievements in environmental engineering.

Jim Field Receives International Honors for Bioremediation Work and Mentorship

Jim Field, professor emeritus of chemical and environmental engineering at the University of Arizona, continues to stack up honors worldwide for his decades-long work in environmental remediation and biotechnology.

“All of my research to develop and implement environmental biotechnologies has required an international approach,” said Field.  “I am most proud of the fact that many of my former graduate students and postdocs went on to have successful careers as university professors.”

At fall 2023 symposiums in the Netherlands and Mexico, more than 100 colleagues and former students paid tribute not only to Field’s bioremediation advancements , including for hazardous compounds left behind from military explosives, but also they spoke of his commitment to collaboration and the enduring place he holds in their lives.

“My cooperation with Jim was exceptional from the first day I met him in October 1983,” said Gatze Lettinga, professor emeritus at Wageningen University in the Netherlands and Field’s PhD adviser. “He was the first and the last American who wanted to communicate [with me] in Dutch,” said the 88-year-old in Delft, The Netherlands, at the gathering dubbed a “Jimposium.”

For most of his career, Field has developed game-changing biochemical processes and biodegradation methods, which use microorganisms that consume hazardous compounds and produce harmless waste in their place to quickly and easily decontaminate soil and water. Among his research, he pioneered low-cost anaerobic wastewater treatment technologies in Latin America.

“Field’s career is an impressive work of enthusiastic collaboration with colleagues and the more than 50 PhD and master’s degree students he has advised,” said colleague Juan M. Lema, professor emeritus of chemical engineering at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, during the XIV Latin American Workshop and Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion in Querétaro, Mexico.

Merging Collaboration and Creativity

Collaboration and creativity have always gone hand in hand for Field – whose father, a patent attorney, was a hobbyist painter, and mother a printmaker. He spent much of his young life in Washington D.C., poking around in the garden before elevating those interests to an academic career that dug deep into water and soil sustainability.

From his years studying and teaching in the Netherlands and postdoc work at the Autonomous University of Barcelona throughout a prestigious 22-year career at the UA, Field, also fluent in Spanish, honed his understanding of how a multitude of perspectives lead to the best, most creative solutions.

“You have helped many students reach their full potential and inspired a new generation of researchers to continue your work in academia,” said one former PhD student, Lourdinha Florencio, at the Delft symposium. Florencio is now professor of environmental engineering at the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil. 

In fact, tributes from a number of students and colleagues at the “Jimposium” carried the common theme of teamwork, community and humanitarianism.

“It is incredible what you have achieved in all respects: the high scientific quality, the quantity and the wide scope of your research, the crucial support you gave to many PhD students,” said former doctoral student Francisco Cervantes, a professor at Engineering Institute, Autonomous University of Mexico, Campus Juriquilla. “You have developed very innovative procedures directed at the treatment of toxic wastewaters, and many chemical industries have benefited from your efforts.”

Field earned his BS and MS in environmental science from Virginia Tech before completing a PhD in environmental technology from Wageningen University in the Netherlands. After his postdoc work in Barcelona, he taught for nine years at Wageningen University before joining the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the UA in 2001. He retired in May 2023.

Field’s career at the UA, where he was named the College of Engineering’s 2022 da Vinci Fellow , a distinction reserved for outstanding scholars, creators and humanitarians, included roles as assistant and associate dean of engineering graduate education, head of the U.S-Mexico Binational  Center for Environmental Health Sciences, co-leader of the Field-Sierra Research Group , International Water Association fellow, and coordinator for a program focused on water sustainability and boosting exchange in the Americas.

“I have had the opportunity to work with Jim for more than 20 years,” said   Kim Ogden , chair of the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. “He is an established scholar in the field of bioremediation with over 300 peer-reviewed publications in high impact journals, and he has been truly committed to ensuring the success of his students and the next generation of engineers.”

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