Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Student and professor conducting research in a lab, student pointing to equipment that indicates results
Professor and student conducting research in lab, student pointing toward equipment

Focusing on processes that begin in the lab, chemical engineers discover new products and implement practical applications that are useful, economical, and environmentally sustainable.

In addition to the traditional fields of chemical, petroleum, and energy, chemical engineers are involved n almost every industry including biotechnology, environmental, and nanotechnology. They engage in all phases of industrial processes, from initial research and development, through design and production to marketing and sales.