Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering- Energy, Environment, and Water

Climate change is one of the most pressing scientific challenges our society faces—as is reversing the environmental impacts of manufacturing and energy production and consumption. Our faculty is focused on not only finding solutions to these challenges, but ensuring that these solutions are equitable and just. Our faculty are actively innovating in a variety of areas, including:'green' electronics made from biomaterialscatalytic materials for advanced energy & chemical productionsystems for remote monitoring of groundwaterwater resource planning & modeling; urban water infrastructureembeddedIoTmobilesatellite systems & machine learning to measure & manage infrastructureOffshore wind and marine wave, tidal & thermal energy conversionSustainable materialsdistributed software systems with an emphasis on improving efficiency & sustainabilityDrinking water treatment & combatting PFAS in water suppliesPECs for solar fuel generation & environmental remediationequitable pathways to a net-zero energy systemSustainability is a foundational thread in the very fabric of our college. Read about our vision for a new Sustainable Engineering Laboratories building.In the doctoral program in chemical engineering, you'll gain the experience you need to push the boundaries in a field that's all about solving some of the most critical issues we face. You'll be at the forefront in research on topics like renewable energy, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and many others. You will engage in cutting-edge research working with excellent faculty, often contributing to the development of new technologies, materials, or processes that have real-world applications and major societal impact.The Chemical Engineering Department offers a highly-rated ABET accredited undergraduate program and a vibrant graduate research program that balances chemical engineering fundamentals and industrial technology. From its foundation in the 1950s, the Department has educated distinguished scholars and technical leaders.Today, our faculty continues to be recognized for its technological innovation and contributions to engineering science fundamentals in the fields of bioengineering, materials science, nanotechnology, sustainability, and catalysis.

Prior to their anticipated start date, applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned. If you obtained your degree from a university outside of the U.S. Please submit your current transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned. Current or final unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Additional Materials page of your application are acceptable. Upon admittance, official transcripts will need to be submitted, either electronically or in paper format, directly by each institution's Registrar to the Graduate Student Service Center. Review After You Apply for instructions on submitting official transcripts.