Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering- Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

Advanced manufacturing research at UMass Amherst covers a wide range of processes and systems. It is highly collaborative with government and industry, and involves fields such as robotics, AI, materials science, biopharmaceuticals, and data science, amongst others.

Areas of faculty expertise include additive manufacturing, nanomanufacturing, and automation and supply chain prediction. Innovations arising out of UMass Amherst research include flexible and wearable sensors, rehabilitation robotics, anti-biofouling coatings to prevent bacteria from growing on medical instruments, predictive analytics to model product lifecycles, and 3D-printed structures for batteries and other energy storage devices, among many others.
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.