Chemical Engineering - Soft Matter Concentration (PhD)

Graduates of the doctoral program in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (PhDCHE) will be able to:

Identify important scientific questions and technological goals in chemical and biomolecular engineering and develop research approaches to address them.
Conduct research, critically analyze and evaluate research findings in chemical and biomolecular engineering, and demonstrate the willingness and discipline to learn new knowledge and develop skills required to solve new problems.
Communicate orally and in writing effectively with a diverse range of audiences.
Work independently and with others, lead multidisciplinary teams, and mentor younger peers.
Understand the impact of chemical and biomolecular research in modern society, considering the public’s welfare and cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

Program Policy Document:

Please see the Program Policy Document for more information.

Requirements for the Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering:

Requirements:

The aim of the course requirements is to establish a foundation of technical knowledge in chemical engineering. This foundation should foster a fundamental understanding of basic principles in general, while also providing depth in certain specific areas. An overall GPA of 3.00 or above must be maintained in courses taken toward meeting these requirements.

Core Courses:

Chemical Engineering Science Core:

12 credits to be taken during the first year prior to the qualifying exams.

CHEG 802 - Introduction to Data and Systems Analysis Credit(s): 2
or
CHEG 811 - Chemical Interfaces and Surfaces Credit(s): 2
CHEG 803 - Advanced Scientific Communication Credit(s): 2
CHEG 807 - Advanced Modeling, Analysis, and Acquisition of Data Credit(s): 2
CHEG 810 - Molecular Thermodynamics Credit(s): 2
CHEG 820 - Kinetic Processes Credit(s): 2
CHEG 821 - Diffusive Transport Processes Credit(s): 2

Seminar:

One credit, taken twice for 2 credits total.

1 credit to be taken during the first year prior to the qualifying exams;
1 credit to be taken during the fifth semester of study.

CHEG 800 - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Seminar Credit(s): 1

Technical Electives:

Seven credits of chemical engineering electives are required. At least three of these credits must be at the 800-level; the remainder may be at the 600- or 800-level, with the possibility of substituting suitable courses from outside chemical engineering. The chemical engineering technical electives may be started during the fall semester of the first year and are usually completed during the second year.