PhD in Chemical Engineering - Computational Science and Engineering in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

The Smith School's doctoral program in chemical engineering equips you for academic and research careers. Typically spanning four to five years with full financial support, this program empowers you to make meaningful advancements in the discipline while joining an exceptional scholarly community.
Our chemical engineering department boasts renowned faculty researchers and continuously enhanced facilities featuring cutting-edge technology, all within the Smith School's uniquely collaborative environment. As you work toward your thesis and degree, you'll join a vibrant academic community upholding Cornell University's foundational values while making collective contributions to the field. The program emphasizes developing fundamental and applied scientific understanding while cultivating innovation, creativity, and independent thinking. Candidates may undertake research or specialized projects encompassing design, economics, or mathematical analysis, with no foreign language requirement for chemical engineering majors.

Research applications span computational and systems biology, energy materials and systems engineering, complex fluid dynamics involving colloids and nanoparticles, electrospinning technology, and electronic materials development. A robust community of CBE researchers conducts computational work, often collaborating with Cornell's Institute for Computational Science and Engineering (ICSE). Key research areas include: Computational and Systems Biology - investigating protein structures, biological network vulnerabilities, synthetic biology, and extraterrestrial protobiology; Energy systems and materials science; Complex fluid behavior in colloids and nanoparticle flows; Advanced material design for electronic applications.