Rochester,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Chemical Engineering - Advanced Materials in Rochester United States | University of Rochester
University of Rochester
|
Rochester United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,724
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The PhD in chemical engineering is a doctoral program focused on research, structured to equip students with a solid foundation in core chemical engineering concepts and hands-on experience in pioneering research. Candidates can explore diverse research areas such as advanced materials, catalysis, energy storage, biomedical applications, computational modeling, smart interfaces, photonic materials, and AI-driven simulations within well-supported departmental research teams.
The Chemical Engineering Department provides both PhD and MS degree programs, where students engage in transformative, cross-disciplinary research and learning within a dynamic academic setting. By joining one of our renowned research groups, students gain from direct mentorship by faculty members, structured coursework, and participation in innovative research initiatives.
Our faculty actively promote interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling students to work alongside experts from fields like chemistry, optics, biomedical engineering, and materials science. The department and university provide access to cutting-edge research instrumentation and computational resources to support high-level scientific investigations.
There's growing demand for advanced materials to drive innovation in fields like photonics, sustainable engineering, catalysis, clean energy, aerospace, and medical technologies. The synergy between engineering and materials science presents rich opportunities for discovery, a defining feature of Chemical Engineering at the University of Rochester. Researchers expertly leverage thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and transport phenomena to engineer novel materials with exceptional performance characteristics. Notable innovations include liquid crystal glasses, polymer thin films, electroactive liquid crystal particles, bioactive coatings for bone regeneration, and shape-changing polymers. Both faculty and students benefit from well-equipped labs, high-performance computing, and advanced analytical instrumentation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Application Package
A completed application must be accompanied by transcripts and letters of recommendation. A completed application may additionally require standardized test scores. Details of these requirements, including additional information for international students, are described in the following.
Transcripts
Applicants should send their official transcript(s) from each college or university they attended directly to the Department of Chemical Engineering. Electronic copies are accepted as part of the online application. Students are required to submit official transcript(s) upon matriculation to the program.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required (one letter of recommendation for internal University of Rochester undergraduates applying to the 4+1 Option). Recommenders will be contacted by email and provided a link where they can upload their letter of recommendation.
Standardized Tests
Applicants are urged to take required tests early so that the results can be considered in conjunction with the candidate's academic records.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Submission of GRE scores is encouraged but not required.
An English language proficiency exam is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English. The Department of Chemical Engineering accepts the TOEFL and IELTS test. A minimum TOEFL score of 620 (paper-based test), 260 (computer-based test), or 95 (Internet test) is preferred for admittance. A minimum IELTS band score of 7.0 is preferred for admittance.
A completed application must be accompanied by transcripts and letters of recommendation. A completed application may additionally require standardized test scores. Details of these requirements, including additional information for international students, are described in the following.
Transcripts
Applicants should send their official transcript(s) from each college or university they attended directly to the Department of Chemical Engineering. Electronic copies are accepted as part of the online application. Students are required to submit official transcript(s) upon matriculation to the program.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required (one letter of recommendation for internal University of Rochester undergraduates applying to the 4+1 Option). Recommenders will be contacted by email and provided a link where they can upload their letter of recommendation.
Standardized Tests
Applicants are urged to take required tests early so that the results can be considered in conjunction with the candidate's academic records.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Submission of GRE scores is encouraged but not required.
An English language proficiency exam is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English. The Department of Chemical Engineering accepts the TOEFL and IELTS test. A minimum TOEFL score of 620 (paper-based test), 260 (computer-based test), or 95 (Internet test) is preferred for admittance. A minimum IELTS band score of 7.0 is preferred for admittance.
Tuition
USD
32,724