Chemical Engineering (MS)
M.S. Degree
The requirements are:
- The core courses:
- Math core: Mathematical methods in chemical engineering (CHEN E4010 MATH METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGIN),
- Transport core: Transport phenomena, III (CHEN E4110 MECHANISMS OF TRANSPORT) or Transport in fluid mixtures (CHEN E4112 TRANSPORT IN FLUID MIXTURES),
- Kinetics core: Advanced chemical kinetics (CHEN E4130 ADV CHEM ENGI THERMODYNAMICS) or Surface reactions and kinetics (CHEN E4235 SURFACE REACTIONS ＆ KINETICS), and
- Thermo core: Advanced chemical engineering thermodynamics (CHEN E4130 ADV CHEM ENGI THERMODYNAMICS)* or Statistical mechanics (CHAP E4120 STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND COMP METHODS); and
- 18 points of 4000-level or higher courses, approved by the graduate coordinator or research adviser, of which up to 6 may be Master’s research (CHEN E9400 MASTERS RESEARCH). Students with undergraduate preparation in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, and related fields may enroll in the scientist-to-engineer (S2E) program that leads to the master’s degree in chemical engineering. This program requires an extra 6 credits associated with two mandatory Essentials classes (CHEN E4001 ESSENTIALS OF CHEM ENGIN A and CHEN E4002 ESSENTIALS OF CHEM ENGIN B) that are used to ease the transition into chemical engineering.
Specializations
Graduate elective specializations allow chemical engineering students to carry out in-depth exploration of a subject area in modern chemical engineering. To fulfill a specialization, the student must complete any combination of four courses (12 points total) from a list of technical elective courses that have been approved by the department to count towards that specialization. Courses taken P/F do not count towards specializations. Five specializations are offered: (i) Biotechnology; (ii) Climate Solutions; (iii) Data and Computational Science; (iv) Electrochemical Energy; and (v) Soft and Sustainable Materials.
Biotechnology
Manufacturing and discovery in biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals continue to advance at a rapid pace, creating opportunities for engineers to contribute to interdisciplinary areas and apply their core skills to advancing technology. This MS program engages students with recent developments within biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals, focusing on engineering applications and approaches.
There is an established robust biopharmaceutical, fine chemical, and cosmetic industry located in the region (J&J, Merck, BMS, Regeneron, Celgene, Pfizer, L’Oreal, IFF) that can support student internships, research projects, as well as offer employment opportunities to graduates. In addition to these large companies, the metropolitan New York / New Jersey region also is home to many smaller start-up companies in this space and this is expected to grow in the future. The program features a selection of lecture-based courses, opportunities for research with faculty members, and potential industrial internships. In addition, students can gain laboratory experience within teaching laboratories, for example Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Lab and Tissue and Molecular Engineering Lab.
To satisfy the requirements for the Specialization in Biotechnology and Biopharmaceuticals, you must take 12 points (likely four courses) from the following list:
| Code | Title | Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHEN E9400 | MASTERS RESEARCH | |
| CHEN E4180 | Machine Learning for Biomolecular and Cellular Applications | |
| CHEN E4325 | BIOSEPARATIONS | |
| CHEN E4400 | Pharmaceutical Process Development | |
| CHEN E4660 | BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING | |
| CHEN E4700 | PRINCIPLES OF GENOMIC TECHNOL | |
| CHEN E4720 | Pharmacokinetics for Engineers | |
| CHEN E4800 | PROTEIN ENGINEERING | |
| CHEN E4860 | NMR BIOSOFTENG | |
| CHEN E4870 | Synthetic Organogenesis | |
| CHEN E4890 | BIOPHARMACEUTICALS PRODUCT DEV | |
| CHEN E4910 | SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY IN PHARMACEUTICAL | |
| CHEN E4920 | PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY FOR ENGINEERS | |
| CHEN E4930 | Biopharmaceutical Process Laboratory | |
| CHEN E8100 | TOPICS IN BIOLOGY | |
| BIOL G4310 | Intensive Lab in Biotechnology | |
| BMEN E4001 | QUANTITATIVE PHYSIOLOGY I | |
| BMEN E4002 | QUANT PHYSIOLOGY II:ORGAN SYST | |
| BMEN E4110 | BIOSTATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS | |
| BMEN E4330 | Cellular Bioengineering ＆ Therapeutics | |
| BMEN E4430 | PRIN OF MAG RESONANCE IMAGING | |
| BMEN E4500 | Functional Genomics: Methods and Applications | |
| BMEN E4510 | TISSUE ENGINEERING | |
| BMEN E4550 | MICRO/NANO STRUCT CELL ENG | |
| BMEN E4580 | FOUND OF NANOBIOSCI/NANOBIOTECH | |
| BMEN E6007 | LAB-TO-MARKET | |
| BMEN E6500 | TISSUE/MOLECULAR ENGI LAB | |
| PHAR G8001 | Principles of Systems Pharmacology |
Please consult Prof. Sakul Ratanalert for questions about this specialization and its courses.
Climate Solutions
The coursework for a specialization in Climate Solutions provides the MS candidate with an understanding of the fundamentals and technological challenges associated with climate solutions including clean energy and storage, geoengineering and their environmental context. Furthermore, students may choose to learn about electrochemical processes that will continue to rise in importance as sustainable routes to leverage renewable energy for the production of chemicals, fuels, and materials.
Through the S2E program, the specialization is also appropriate for students with undergraduate degrees in chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering and related disciplines.
To satisfy the requirements for the Specialization in Climate Solutions, you must take 12 points (likely four courses) from the following list:
| Code | Title | Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHEN E9400 | MASTERS RESEARCH | |
| CHEN E4201 | ENGIN APPL OF ELECTROCHEMISTRY | |
| CHEN E4231 | SOLAR FUELS | |
| CHEN E4444 | Climate Technology | |
| CHEN E4600 | AEROSOLS | |
| CHEN E4860 | NMR BIOSOFTENG | |
| CHEN E4180 | Machine Learning for Biomolecular and Cellular Applications | |
| CHEN E4305 | ||
| CHEN E4550 | Climate Engineering | |
| EESC W4008 | ||
| EESC G4403 | ||
| EESC G6922 | ||
| MECE E4211 | ENERGY SOURCES AND CONVERSION | |
| MECE E4320 | INTRO TO COMBUSTION |
Please consult Prof. Chris Chen for question about this specialization and its courses.
Data and Computational Science
The coursework for a specialization in Data and Computational Science provides the MS candidate with an understanding of data science tools and computational modeling methods relevant to modern chemical engineering practice. These tools include methods of data curation, statistical data analysis, predictive modeling, and experimental design that integrate advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence into the chemical engineering domain. Hack-a-thons planned throughout the MS program provide students with the opportunity to apply the tools they learn to solve real-world problems.
Through the S2E program, the specialization is also appropriate for students with undergraduate degrees in chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering and related disciplines.
To satisfy the requirements for the Specialization in Data and Computational Science, you must take 12 points (likely four courses) from the following list:
| Code | Title | Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHEN E9400 | MASTERS RESEARCH | |
| CHAP E4210 | ||
| CHEN E4180 | Machine Learning for Biomolecular and Cellular Applications | |
| CHEN E4670 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DATA ANALYSIS | |
| CHEN E4580 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | |
| CHEN E4150 | COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS I | |
| CHEN E4880 | ATOMISTIC SIMULATIONS FOR SCIENCE AND EN | |
| EAEE E4000 | Machine learning for environmental engineering and science | |
| IEOR E4212 | Data Analytics ＆ Machine Learning for OR | |
| IEOR E4540 | DATA MINING | |
| MECE E4520 | DATA SCIENCE FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS |
Please consult Prof. Alex Urban for questions about this specialization and its courses.
Electrochemical Energy
The coursework for a specialization in Electrochemical Energy provides the MS candidate with an understanding of the fundamentals and technological challenges associated with batteries and fuel cells. Furthermore, students may choose to learn about electrochemical processes that will continue to rise in importance as sustainable routes to leverage renewable energy for the production of chemicals, fuels, and materials.
To satisfy the requirements for the Electrochemical Energy, you must take 12 points (likely four courses) from the following list:
| Code | Title | Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHEN E9400 | MASTERS RESEARCH | |
| CHEN E4235 | SURFACE REACTIONS ＆ KINETICS | |
| CHEN E4201 | ENGIN APPL OF ELECTROCHEMISTRY | |
| CHEN E4231 | SOLAR FUELS | |
| CHEN E4444 | Climate Technology | |
| CHEN E4860 | NMR BIOSOFTENG | |
| CHEN E4880 | ATOMISTIC SIMULATIONS FOR SCIENCE AND EN | |
| CHEN E4900 | TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | |
| EAEE E4180 | ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS | |
| MECE E4211 | ENERGY SOURCES AND CONVERSION | |
| APAM E4260 | ||
| ELEN E4361 | POWER ELECTRONICS |
Please consult Prof. lauren Marbella for questions about this specialization and its courses.
Soft and Sustainable Materials
The coursework for a specialization in Soft and Sustainable Materials provides the MS candidate with an understanding of the fundamental and technological challenges associated with producing materials that can be more easily repaired, reprocessed, or otherwise degraded at end-of-life. In particular, many of the courses in this concentration focus on polymers, plastics, and other soft materials; covering synthesis, processing, underlying physics, and eventual degradation (either industrial or environmental). A detailed understanding of each of these areas is essential for establishing the next-generation of sustainable materials.
Through the S2E program, this specialization is also appropriate for students with undergraduate degrees in chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering, or other related disciplines.
| Code | Title | Points |
|---|---|---|
| CHEN E9400 | MASTERS RESEARCH | |
| APCH E4080 | SOFT CONDENSED MATTER | |
| CHEN E4380 | Green Chemical Engineering ＆ Innovation | |
| CHEN E4620 | INTRO-POLYMERS/SOFT MATERIALS | |
| CHEN E4630 | TOPICS IN SOFT MATERIALS | |
| CHEN E4650 | POLYMER PHYSICS | |
| CHEN E4665 | Polymer Chemistry for Sustainable Solutions | |
| CHEN E4860 | NMR BIOSOFTENG | |
| CHEN E4870 | Synthetic Organogenesis | |
| CHEN E4880 | ATOMISTIC SIMULATIONS FOR SCIENCE AND EN | |
| CHEN E4900 | TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | |
| CHEN E4910 | SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY IN PHARMACEUTICAL | |
| MSAE E4090 | NANOTECHNOLOGY | |
| MSAE E4260 | ELECTROCHEM MATLS ＆ DEVS |
Please consult Prof. Neil Dolinski for questions about this specialization and its courses.