Chemical Engineering (Ph.D.)

Program Overview

The Chemical Engineering Ph.D. program at the University of New Hampshire equips students with advanced knowledge and research skills in chemical engineering. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, and industry, where they can apply their expertise to solve complex engineering problems and contribute to the field. The program emphasizes hands-on research experience, critical thinking, and effective communication skills.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Chemical Engineering (Ph.D.) program at the University of New Hampshire provides students with intensive research experience and a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of chemical engineering.
This prepares graduates for highly selective careers in academia, research, and related fields. Students learn to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve chemical engineering problems.
• Objectives: Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
• Use appropriate chemical engineering techniques, tools, and methods to solve broadly defined engineering problems.
• Critically analyze the literature and determine the state-of-the-art in a given research topic.
• Write and defend an original research proposal.
• Use computational and/or experimental skills to solve an original research problem in the field of chemical engineering and critically evaluate the results.
• Demonstrate independence in conducting research and take ownership for its direction.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills through publications and presentations to a variety of audiences.

Outline:

• Core Chemical Engineering Courses:
• CHBE 900: Seminar (10 or 1 credit)
• CHBE 923: Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3 credits)
• CHBE 932: Advanced Chemical Engineering Kinetics (3 credits)
• CHBE 940: Advanced Transport Phenomena (3 credits)
• Elective Courses:
• Students with a master's degree in chemical engineering are required to take an additional 3 elective courses at the 800- or 900-level.
• Students with a baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering are required to take an additional 5 elective courses at the 800- or 900-level.
• Electives can be taken from within the UNH School of Law, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, and the Paul College of Business and Economics with approval.
• Electives must be assessed with a letter grade and cannot be pass/fail.

Assessment:

• Qualifying Exam: Students must complete a qualifying exam after completing the core courses.
• Oral Qualifying Examination: Students must prepare a research proposal and defend it in an oral examination before a doctoral guidance committee.
• Doctoral Dissertation: Students must complete a doctoral dissertation and defend it in a final dissertation defense.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program uses a combination of lectures, discussions, and research projects.
• Faculty: The program's faculty are experts in their respective fields of chemical engineering.
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes hands-on research experience and prepares students for careers in academia and industry.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:
• Academia
• Research
• Industry
• Government
• Opportunities: The program provides students with opportunities to work with faculty on research projects, present their work at conferences, and publish their findings in academic journals.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers in a variety of fields, including academia, industry, and government.