Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering

Iowa State University

Chemical engineers touch all aspects of our lives, such as the production, distribution and maintenance of a safe supply of food and water, medicines that keep us healthy, the clothes that keep us warm, and the fuel that we use for transportation. Below you’ll find more information about working as a chemical engineer and the ISU Chemical and Biological Engineering experience. We are a community of faculty, staff and students immersed in nationally and internationally recognized chemical and biological research. As one of the nation’s first chemical engineering departments, we are committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares you for a productive career in engineering or a related field, and for life as an educated, effective citizen and leader. Our graduate students work hand-in-hand with our faculty to better the lives of individuals everywhere.

College of Engineering