Skip to Main Content
  • Home
  • About
    • About CHE
    • History
      • Department History
      • Department Chairs
      • Faculty Textbooks
    • Facts and Figures
    • Department Publications
    • Visit Us
    • Contact Us
  • Calendar
  • News
    • Chemical Engineering News
    • In the News
  • Research
    • Department Research
    • Research Areas
      • CHE Research Areas
      • Catalysis and Reactions
      • Biomolecular Engineering
      • Cellular Engineering
      • Sustainable Energy
      • Computing and Simulation
      • Nanotechnology
      • Materials
      • Microfabricated Systems
      • Polymers and Complex Fluids
    • Research Programs for Undergraduates
      • Undergraduate Research Opportunities
      • Work in Faculty Labs
    • Partners in Industry
  • People
    • Faculty
      • All Faculty
      • Core Faculty
      • Affiliated Faculty
      • Research Faculty
      • Adjunct Faculty
      • Emeritus Faculty
    • Staff
    • Student Support
    • Faculty and Staff Directory
    • Postdoctoral Research Fellows
    • Graduate Students
  • Graduate
    • Graduate
    • Program
      • Graduate Program
      • Graduate Degree Requirements
      • SUGS
      • Additional Options
      • Doctoral Candidacy Exam
      • Thesis Proposal Exam
      • Doctoral Committee
    • Prospective Students
      • Applying to Graduate Program
      • Admissions Requirements
      • Admissions Timeline
      • TOEFL & GRE
      • Financial Support
    • Current Graduate Students
      • Current Students
      • GSI Positions
    • Graduate Contacts
    • Why Michigan?
  • Undergraduate
    • Undergraduate
    • Program
      • Undergraduate Program
      • Mission
      • Incorporating Outreach
      • Program Improvement
      • Enrollment Data
    • Join Chemical Engineering
    • Degree Requirements
      • Undergraduate Degree Requirements
      • Intellectual Breadth
      • Courses & Course Profiles
    • Minors, Concentrations and Specialized Studies
    • Dual and Combined Degrees
    • Masters and SUGS Programs
    • Jobs and Research
      • Jobs and Research
      • Cooperative Education
    • Student Resources
      • Student Resources
      • Scholarships
      • FAQ
    • Student Groups
      • Student Organizations
      • Funding for Group
    • Undergraduate Contacts
  • Careers
    • Career Information
    • What is a Chemical Engineer?
    • Career Pathways
    • Employers of Chemical Engineers
    • Professional Engineer License
    • Recruit Talent
  • Alumni
    • CHE Alumni
    • Stay Informed
      • Stay Informed
      • Alumni Updates
      • Alumni Profiles
    • Reconnect
      • Reconnect
      • Flat Charlie
    • Giving
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
CONNECT WITH US:
About
Research
People
Graduate
Undergraduate
Alumni
  • About
    • History
    • Facts and Figures
    • Department Publications
    • ChE Faculty Search
    • CHE Seminar Series
    • Annual Department Events
    • Visit Us
    • Contact Us
  • Calendar
    • CHE Seminar Series
  • Research
    • Research Areas
    • Facilities
    • Research Programs for Undergraduates
    • Partners in Industry
  • News
    • In the News
  • People
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Student Support
    • Faculty and Staff Directory
    • Postdoctoral Research Fellows
    • Graduate Students
  • Graduate
    • Program
    • Prospective Students
    • Current Students
    • Graduate Contacts
    • Why Michigan?
    • Housing
  • Undergraduate
    • Program
    • Join Chemical Engineering
    • Degree Requirements
    • Minors and Concentrations
    • Dual and Combined Degrees
    • Masters and SUGS Programs
    • Jobs and Research
    • Student Resources
    • Student Groups
    • Undergraduate Contacts
  • Alumni
    • Stay Informed
    • Reconnect
    • Giving
  • Careers
    • What is a Chemical Engineer?
    • Career Pathways
    • Employers of Chemical Engineers
    • Professional Engineer License
    • Recruit Talent
HOME/Graduate/Program
Housing
  • Graduate
    • Program
      • Graduate Degree Requirements
      • SUGS
      • Additional Options
      • Doctoral Candidacy Exam
      • Thesis Proposal Exam
      • Doctoral Committee
    • Prospective Students
      • Admissions Requirements
      • Admissions Timeline
      • TOEFL & GRE
      • Financial Support
      • Recruitment
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Current Students
      • GSI Positions
      • Curricular Practical Training for F-1 Students
    • Graduate Contacts
    • Why Michigan?
    • Housing

    Research Areas

  • Catalysis & Reactions
  • Biomolecular Engineering
  • Cellular Engineering
  • Computing & Simulation
  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials
  • Polymers & Complex Fuids
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Microfabricated Systems

Program

Woman working in research lab

We offer a broad range of research opportunities at Michigan that apply traditional chemical engineering principles and modern science to solve some of today’s most pressing problems. For example, we are designing microfluidic devices to improve human health and provide renewable energy in remote locations. We are developing a better understanding of transport and reactions within and between cells so better drugs and better drug delivery vehicles can be designed.

We are using novel experimental methods and advanced scientific computing to understand nanoparticles, macromolecules, complex fluids and active surfaces. Understanding their behavior allows us to design new catalysts, polymers, electrodes and other materials. We are working on catalysts for converting biomass to liquid fuels, electrocatalysts for fuel cells and conducting fibers for clothing.

The University of Michigan is a premier public university with many top-rated programs. Interdisciplinary research and courses are common here, offering access to world-class scientists and educators.

We recognize that each student has different strengths, scholarly interests and career aspirations. Every PhD student is mentored by a research advisor who can help provide tailored opportunities for conference presentations, networking, publishing scholarly articles, learning how to teach and grant writing. Students graduate from Michigan prepared to excel in their professional careers. Degree milestones, expectations and responsibilities are shared with students during orientation and again regularly each year as students progress toward the PhD.

Our students have full access to the University’s rich infrastructure and culture. In addition, we are situated in Ann Arbor, a town that combines a cosmopolitan cultural life with the sensible cost of living of the Midwest.

physical model of a molecule

Chemical Engineering Courses

The Course Guide and Bulletin is your source for all Chemical Engineering course information.

Find Courses »

University Resources

Housing
Parking and Busses
Campus Information
Libraries
University Health Service
Rackham New Student Guide
CoE Graduate Program Tours
Susan Hamlin
Graduate Program Coordinator

Chemical Engineering

hamlins@umich.edu
(734) 763-1148
NCRC-28 G040S
College of Engineering | University of Michigan
Chemical Engineering

3074 H.H. Dow

2300 Hayward Street

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136

Phone: (734) 764-2383

Fax: (734) 763-0459

cheme@umich.edu

Give to Chemical Engineering »

Follow The College

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

YouTube

ALWAYS INNOVATING. FOREVER VALIANT.

The Michigan Engineering Bicentennial Web Project is a multimedia story collection.

See all stories »

  • © The Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
  • Privacy Policy
  • Non-Discrimination Policy
  • Campus Safety
  • U-M Gateway
  • Give Feedback