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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Uchenna Abba
"My interest in chemistry began in high school, where every lesson felt like a conversation and each problem felt like a puzzle waiting to be solved...”
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Sanzeeda Shuchi
"At Stanford, my PhD research focuses on batteries, a key technology to address the global climate crisis. I am deeply grateful to work in this area, where …"
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Lisa Hwang
"During the final year of my PhD, I searched extensively for a chemical engineering teaching position, i.e. my dream job. Unfortunately, such roles were rare …"
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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.