BSc in Chemical Engineering - Semiconductor Manufacturing in Albuquerque United States | University of New Mexico

Semiconductor manufacturers such as Intel, Motorola, and IBM are experiencing growing needs for chemical engineers with specialized expertise. This program focuses on equipping students with knowledge of core semiconductor fabrication processes - including oxidation, diffusion, lithography, plasma etching, chemical vapor deposition, ion implantation, and metallization - along with the statistical analysis techniques crucial for optimizing these operations. With the relentless advancement of computing technology, engineers skilled in semiconductor production will remain in high demand. This concentration aims to familiarize students with the unique chemical engineering methodologies applied in microchip manufacturing.

This curriculum trains students to utilize mathematical and scientific principles for designing, developing, and assessing chemical process systems. These include chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical setups, energy conservation methods, heat/mass transfer mechanisms, and separation techniques. The program also covers practical analysis of chemical challenges like corrosion, particulate wear, energy inefficiency, environmental contamination, and fluid dynamics.