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In Loving Memory of Professor Emeritus, Andreas "Andy" Acrivos (1928 - 2025)

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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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Ryan Kashanchi
BS/MS Candidate

Ryan Kashanchi

"Growing up, my dad used to entertain me with made-up caricatures of the elements on the periodic table. “Hydrogen is very popular—you’ll find her everywhere; fluorine is very selfish—he’ll steal your electrons ...”

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Ashton Aleman
PhD Candidate

Ashton Aleman

"As a researcher, I also strive to provide mentorship to the next generation of scientists, as I believe that good mentorship is crucial in fostering a sense of belonging (and continuation) within an academic program …"

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Eric Shaqfeh and Andy Acrivos
Lester Levi Carter Professor and Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Eric Shaqfeh

"My mentors at Princeton suggested that I might be “professor material,” and if I wanted to be a professor in chemical engineering—particularly with an emphasis on applied mathematics and mechanics... "

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Medea Neek and Max Levine

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.

A conventional (clear) electrolyte on the left and the novel Stanford electrolyte of the right | Image courtesy of Zhiao Yu

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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.

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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.