PhD in Chemical Engineering

The PhD in chemical engineering places students within recognized research on molecular bioengineering, clean energy, functional materials and catalysis. Small program size encourages mentoring from several faculty members beyond the main advisor. Students pick electives from their own department and from neighbors such as biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering and physics. Research topics extend to nanotechnology, environmental engineering, process control and safety, with an emphasis on work that serves a societal need. This research doctorate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pairs advanced coursework with an original dissertation. Students work closely with a faculty advisor, and the program is aimed at those who want to lead research in academia, industry or government. Prospective students can request information and review the application requirements through the graduate admissions pages.