Chemical Engineering
We believe chemical engineering holds the key to a healthier, cleaner and more efficient world, and a better tomorrow for all
Undergraduate Program
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.
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HCP MS Program
Our Master of Science (MS), available completely online, is a terminal degree program for those who want to gain advanced knowledge in a focused area of chemical engineering to pursue a career in industry or a professional degree.
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PhD Program
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.
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Jaydon Deras
"When I was in high school, I watched the documentary Before the Flood, which introduced me to the urgency of the climate crisis and the potential ...”
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Chetan Chilkunda
"I chose to attend Stanford because, after my recruitment weekend visit, I could genuinely see myself growing as a PhD student within the community. It was …"
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Lisa Nieman
"After completing my bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at Stanford, I started pursuing a Ph.D. in chemical and biological engineering at …"
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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.
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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.