Doctorate Program

We are thrilled to share information about our doctorate program in chemical engineering. This page provides basic information and links to further information about our program, and application instructions.

Upcoming Information sessions and Webinars

Info Session in Spanish for Ph.D. Applicants (10/11 6:00 pm EST) with Dr. Whitney Stoppel, Dr. Juan Restrepo-Florez, and Ph.D. students

  • Juan Restrepo will talk about his research opportunities in sustainability, process optimization, and separations

Info Session for Ph.D. Applicants (10/26 8:00 am EST) with Dr. Whitney Stoppel, Dr. Juan Restrepo-Florez, and Ph.D. students

  • Juan Restrepo will talk about his research opportunities in sustainability, process optimization, and separations

Info Session for Ph.D. Applicants (11/15 4:00 pm EST) with Dr. Whitney Stoppel, Dr. Piyush Jain, and Ph.D. students

  • Piyush Jain will talk about his research opportunities in CRISPR-based gene editing platforms and diagnostics

Info Session for Ph.D. Applicants (11/16 7:30 am EST) with Dr. Whitney Stoppel, Dr. Won Tae Choi, and Ph.D. students

  • Won Tae Choi will talk about his research opportunities in electrochemical engineering and advanced materials design and development

Info Session for Ph.D. Applicants (11/22 9:00 am EST) with Dr. Whitney Stoppel, Dr. David Hibbitts, and Ph.D. students

  • Hibbitts will talk about his research opportunities in computational catalysis and computational strategies for upcycling and sustainable energy development.

Info Session for Ph.D. Applicants (11/30 8:30 am EST) with Dr. Whitney Stoppel, Dr. Carl Denard, and Ph.D. students

  • Carl Denard will talk about his research opportunities in protein engineering and therapeutic protein development

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Ph.D. Program Application Instructions

New students for the doctorate program are admitted primarily for the fall semester each year. A master’s degree is not required for Ph.D. admission. The priority deadline for applications to the Ph.D. program is December 5. Late applications are accepted until all positions are filled.

The GRE is not required for admissions to the Ph.D. program for Fall 2024.

Complete the following survey and submit your application by December 5 to obtain an application fee waiver

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