Program Overview

Master's in Chemical Engineering

The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at WPI engages students in important global research with off-site programs that are almost always international. This allows students to see the impact of technology advancing society, from improving the speed and accuracy of medical diagnostics, to designing bioprocesses for producing anti-cancer drugs, to developing effective alternatives to fossil fuels.

Value Proposition

With a thesis or non-thesis option, the chemical engineering master's program offers one-on-one faculty mentorship and advising, a collaborative culture, challenging chemical engineering courses, and hands-on learning opportunities. The graduate-level seminar series also prepares students for career success by teaching professional development and placing them in off-campus opportunities like co-ops and working in national labs.

Career Outcomes

The program prepares students for a career in chemical engineering, with opportunities to work in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, energy, and environmental engineering. Students can browse WPI and national data to learn more about companies that have hired WPI graduates, average salaries, job outlook, and more.

Curriculum

The program offers a range of courses, including:

• Kinetics and Catalysis
• Chemical Reactor Design
• Fuel Cell Technology Students can also choose from interesting interdisciplinary courses to achieve their goals.

Research Areas

Research areas in chemical engineering include:

• Biofuels
• Biopolymer interfaces
• Cellular and metabolic engineering
• Computational chemistry
• Nanotechnology
• Reaction engineering WPI's chemical engineering research areas address pressing global challenges, including advanced functional materials, molecular bioengineering, sustainable energy engineering, and engineering education.

Facilities

The program offers access to cutting-edge facilities and labs for interdisciplinary research, including the main facilities in Goddard Hall and Gateway Park, as well as many research centers. Students can join other researchers across disciplines to use specialized equipment and novel processes and technologies.

Faculty

The chemical engineering department has a vibrant and research-active faculty, including:

• Michael Timko, William B. Smith Professor and Department Head of Chemical Engineering
• Susan Roberts, Affiliate Professor, Chemical Engineering
• N. Aaron Deskins, Professor, Chemical Engineering
• David DiBiasio, Professor, Chemical Engineering
• Elizabeth Stewart, Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
• Andrew Teixeira, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering

Graduate Student Professional Development

WPI is an emerging leader in graduate student professional development and offers a number of opportunities for graduate students to develop their interests and skills outside of a traditional research context. The Graduate School supports a robust Office of Professional Development and offers annual seminars and workshops as part of the STARS Program. The Chemical Engineering Department offers an annual Graduate Student Seminar Series where students explore creation and implementation of Individual Development Plans, meet industry experts as part of career panels, and present their research to both peers and faculty.

Similar Majors

Similar majors to the Master's in Chemical Engineering include:

• Master's in Biochemistry
• Master's in Chemistry
• Master's in Environmental Engineering

Chemical Engineering Degree Programs

WPI's chemical engineering degree programs include:

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering
• PhD in Chemical Engineering
• Professional MS in Chemical Engineering These programs help students reach their career goals and discover exciting challenges in the field of chemical engineering.