Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering- Materials and Nanotechnology

Our research in the field of materials and nanotechnology is highly collaborative & interdisciplinary, with expertise in design, synthesis, characterization, and modeling & integration of materials and systems.

Areas of focus include: advanced manufacturing, AI and machine learning for materials design, colloids & biomaterials, design & characterization of new catalytic materials, energy conversion & storage, nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, and photovoltaics, multiscale modeling & simulation, nanotechnology, graphene & carbon nanomaterials, quantum computing, biopolymers & polymeric materials processing, and soft matter.
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.