The doctor of philosophy degree in chemical engineering is designed for exceptional students who want to pursue advanced careers in research, teaching, or industry. Students gain significant research experience and have the opportunity to work closely with our nationally recognized faculty.<br>Departmental research strengths include: Advanced soft-material manufacturing, Energy conversion and storage,<br>Modeling and simulation, Process system engineering, Protein engineering, Waste valorization, Water treatment and re-use<br>Students in the Ph.D. program develop expertise on a topic within chemical engineering and conduct original research that contributes to knowledge in the field.