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We believe chemical engineering holds the key to a healthier, cleaner and more efficient world, and a better tomorrow for all

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Chemical Engineering UG students pose as a group during an event at Professor Gerry Fuller's House

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. 

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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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Keira Cornwell
BS Candidate

Keira Cornwell

"In the future, I aim to combine my passion for innovative chemical ..."

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Gaurav Kamat
Ph.D. ‘24

Gaurav Kamat

"Growing up, my parents would often find me tinkering in the garage, using ..."

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Gigi Lin
Ph.D. ‘17

Gigi Lin

"Keep an open mind to people and ideas while keeping personal goals as ..."

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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.