Chemical Engineering PhD

The Chemical Engineering PhD program at UB nurtures the next generation of leaders in the field. Candidates pursuing a PhD conduct independent research under the guidance of our faculty experts, developing deep expertise in their chosen area of specialization. Specializations include:

Biochemical and biomedical engineering
Nanoscale science and engineering
Computational science and engineering

Curriculum

Required Core (12 credits)

Chooses 4 of the following:

CE 509LEC - Transport Phenomena 1 Credits: 3
CE 517LEC - Bioengineering Principles Credits: 3
CE 525LEC - Adv Chem Thermodynamics Credits: 3
CE 531LEC - Chemical Engineering Mathematics and Computation Credits: 3
CE 561LEC - Applied Chem Kinetics 1 Credits: 3
CE 540LEC - Materials Principles Credits: 3 OR
MDI 5XX - Materials Science and Engiennering Principles Credits: 3

Additional Requirements (9 credits)

CE 599LAB - Supervised Teaching Credits: 3
CE 630LEC - Ce Research Methods 1 Credits: 3 (waived for students who completed MS w/ thesis)
CE 631LEC - Ce Research Methods 2 Credits: 3

Elective Courses (20-30 credits)

CE XXX - Any graduate level departmental offering

Dissertation (up to 30 credits)

CE 659TUT - Dissertation Credits: 1 - 12
CE 660TUT - Dissertation Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Demonstrate and apply domain knowledge and skills in a chosen field of chemical and biological engineering.

2) Design and conduct research to solve complex scientific or engineering problems, while analyzing and interpreting data to draw sound conclusions.

3) Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities of the profession.

4) Communicate effectively with a range of audiences and function collaboratively on a team to establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).