PhD in Chemical Engineering - Biomolecular Engineering in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

The Smith School's doctoral program in chemical engineering equips students for academic and research careers. This four-to-five year program typically offers full financial support. While earning your Ph.D., you'll develop the skills to advance the field while joining an exceptional scholarly community.
Our chemical engineering department boasts renowned faculty researchers and continuously enhanced facilities featuring cutting-edge technology. The Smith School fosters an unparalleled collaborative environment where you'll work alongside peers advancing knowledge while upholding Cornell University's founding ideals. Doctoral candidates engage in rigorous study and original research to master fundamental and applied sciences while cultivating innovation and creativity. Thesis projects may encompass specialized research in design, economics, or mathematical analysis, with no foreign language requirement for chemical engineering majors.

Breakthroughs in molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and related technologies have transformed biological sciences and created commercial opportunities. CBE research teams lead pioneering work in synthetic biology, systems biology, biomedical research, biotechnology, and biochemistry/biophysics of biological systems. This research directly impacts: Healthcare: developing therapeutic antibodies, tissue engineering, vaccine delivery, cancer target identification, brain tumor treatments. Biological fundamentals: artificial photosynthesis, bioseparations, pathogen interactions, cellular organization, protein formation, biological network regulation. Biotechnology: biosensors, protein engineering, microphysiological systems ("body-on-a-chip").