Program Overview

PhD in Chemical Engineering

The PhD in Chemical Engineering is a research-based degree that allows students to contribute to the impact of engineering on society. This degree enables students to push the frontiers of science and develop technologies that solve the world's greatest engineering challenges in energy, materials, the environment, human health, and more.

Program Overview

The PhD program in Chemical Engineering has three components: research, technical coursework, and professional development. Students conduct research alongside field-leading faculty mentors, build their own research portfolio, and publish their work in peer-reviewed journals and present at national conferences. The program culminates in a PhD dissertation.

Technical Coursework

Technical coursework provides the fundamentals that serve as the groundwork for research and includes courses in chemical engineering and other fields of science and engineering.

Professional Development

The professional development component includes professional communication, a seminar series featuring speakers from other universities and industry, and teaching experience in undergraduate courses.

Research Areas

Research areas in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering include:

• Advanced Materials Design, Synthesis and Processing
• Advanced Separation Methods
• Biotransport and Bioprocessing
• Electrochemical Devices
• Energy Conversion and Storage

Degree Requirements

Degree requirements can be found in the university's General Bulletin.

Application Process

To apply for the PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, students should follow the directions for The School of Graduate Studies and start their application online. The deadline to apply is January 1, 2021.

Admission Criteria

Admission criteria include:

• Three letters of recommendation that speak to the student's potential to succeed in a PhD program
• A 1-2 page personal statement that addresses the student's intent for pursuing graduate studies in Chemical Engineering
• A fee waiver can be granted upon request for special circumstances

Financial Support

Full financial support packages (tuition and stipend) are available for PhD students.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the PhD program in Chemical Engineering are in high demand in industry, government organizations, and academia. They have built careers at a wide range of employers, including faculty positions at universities and national labs.

Research Centers

The department has access to cutting-edge research centers, including the Center for Breakthrough Electrolytes for Energy Storage and the Great Lakes Energy Institute.

Location

The Case School of Engineering is located in Nord Hall, 2095 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Rm 500, Cleveland, OH 44106.