Welcome to the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stanford. Our primary mission is to educate Ph.D. students and to create fundamental knowledge and pioneering technologies in the chemical sciences and engineering. We also affirm our commitment to a vital undergraduate program and acknowledge the importance of teaching both in the classroom and in the laboratory. To further our pursuit of excellence, we seek to foster an intellectually vibrant, collegial atmosphere with a keen appreciation for the values of diversity among our students, staff and faculty, and breadth in our research endeavors.

A large number of industries depend on the synthesis and processing of chemicals and materials. In addition to traditional examples such as the chemical and energy industries, there are increasing opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, electronic device fabrication and materials, and environmental engineering. Chemical engineering is essential in these and other fields whenever processes involve the chemical or physical transformation of matter.

I encourage you to learn more about Chemical Engineering at Stanford.

Chaitan Khosla, Chair of Chemical Engineering (on leave 2008-2009)

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