Smart communities are interconnected. They are resilient, sustainable, & inclusive bringing together people, data & technology to enhance & save lives.
Autonomous wireless IoT networks provide the foundation for sharing and gathering dataand for optimizing anything from roadway infrastructure, to energy generation, to the delivery of emergency services & healthcare. At UMass Amherst we have expertise in embedded/IoT/mobile/satellite systems & machine learning to measure and manage infrastructure.
Our Brack Structural Testing Facility enables testing of full-size structural elements and supports work involving sustainable buildings & bridge components by experimenting with new materials and methods testing their endurance & strength. The UMass Transportation Center conducts cutting-edge research on all aspects of transportation including operations & management, safety, sustainability, autonomous vehicles, intelligent transportation systems, policy & emission modeling, & human factors. In the Energy Transition Institute we are designing equitable pathways to a net-zero energy system.
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.
