We believe chemical engineering holds the key to a healthier, cleaner and more efficient world, and a better tomorrow for all.
Why Stanford ChemE?
Stanford Chemical Engineering works on technologies to develop chemical transformations and processes, creating useful products and materials that improve society. We are tackling the major challenges of the 21st century.
Undergraduate Programs
The mission of the undergraduate program in Chemical Engineering is to develop students’ understanding of the core scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles that form the foundation underlying these processes.
Graduate Programs
The Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering is awarded after the completion of a minimum of 135 units of graduate work, satisfactory completion of any additional university and departmental requirements.
The Student Experience | Stories & Voices
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Sindhu Nathan
PhD Candidate of Chemical Engineering
“My eventual career goal is…”
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Kolade Adebowale
PhD Candidate of Chemical Engineering
“During my junior year in college…”
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Elise Loppinet
PhD Candidate of Chemical Engineering
GSAC President 2020–2021
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Gerry Fuller
Fletcher Jones II Professor
“I didn’t have a roadmap for becoming a professor…”
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Chemical engineering addresses a broad range of technologies to develop chemical transformations and processes, creating useful products, and materials that improve society.
Our Research & Impact
Stanford Chemical Engineering focuses on a multidisciplinary approach that draws upon Stanford’s world-leading expertise to create an impact on 21st-century challenges.
Academic Calendar, 2020–21
Due to the ongoing COVID-19, academic dates and deadlines published may differ from the practices of the previous year and they’re subject to change. Further information can be found here.