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The Department has a variety of established research programs in chemical, biological and materials engineering. These include nano- and biomaterials synthesis, ceramics, bioanalytical micro- and nanosystems, tissue engineering, catalysis, fuel cells, optoelectronic materials, and interfacial and transport phenomena. In many cases, research is done in conjunction with industry and national laboratories. Research is being conducted in a variety of areas, including etching and thin films deposition for microelectronics, fuel cell technology, sol-gel synthesis, CVD thin films, ceramic composites, surface science, catalysis, coal utilization, solar energy, radioactive waste management, ceramics, inorganic membranes, advanced thermal insulation, separation processes and biomedical research.

The principal characterization facilities in the chemical engineering research laboratories provide equipment for: particle size analysis based on sedimentation as well as light scattering, surface area and density measurement of powders, surface analysis via x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, confocal microscopy with hyperspectral imaging, fluorescence and UV-Vis spectroscopy, in-situ IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and differential thermal analysis with mass spectrometry, fluid rheology and surface tension measurements and a small angle x-ray scattering facility based on a rotating anode generator and pinhole and Bonse-Hart optics.

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering degree is offered under Plan I, Plan II, and Plan III. Under Plan I (thesis), 30 credit hours are required with 24 credit hours of coursework and 6 credit hours of thesis. Of the 24 credit hours of coursework, 9 credit hours are required at the 500-level with a maximum of 3 credit hours in problems courses. Plan II (non-thesis) requires 30 credit hours of coursework, including a maximum of 6 credit hours for problems courses and completion of a Master's Project and Master's Examination. Plan III (coursework) requires 30 credit hours of coursework, including a maximum of 6 credit hours of problems courses.

A program that allows the Plan II to be completed in one calendar year is also offered. This program should be requested at the time of application and should begin in the summer or fall semester. The program typically includes a course load of 14 credit hours in the fall semester (two core courses, two electives and graduate seminar), 13 credit hours in the spring semester (two core courses, two electives and graduate seminar) and 6 credit hours in the summer semester (elective courses and/or individual problems).

All candidates for the M.S. degree must satisfactorily pass a final examination which emphasizes the fundamental principles and applications in chemical engineering. This examination is normally the thesis defense for Plan I students, and is normally based on a short-term project for Plan II students, including those in the one year program. The examination is conducted by a committee of at least three faculty members. This committee is formed in consultation with the student鈥檚 research advisor or project advisor and is approved by the Department Chairperson.