Chemical Engineering Research at Rochester

Our faculty and students are motivated by scientific discovery and the application of chemical engineering fundamentals. World-class leaders in the department bring knowledge, expertise, and passion to solving problems with real-world applications. Our primary research strengths are:

Biomedicine and biotechnology written with a strand of DNA.

Biomedicine and Biotechnology

Catalysis and electrochemistry written lightning bolt and molecule.

Catalysis and Electrochemistry

Energy and sustainability written next to a leaf with a plug and a sun.

Energy and Sustainability

Micro- and Nanosystems written next to a computer chip.

Micro- and Nanosystems

Polymeric Materials written next to a chemical formula.

Polymeric Materials

Simulations and Artificial Intelligence written below an icon of a brain.

Simulations and Artificial Intelligence

Undergraduate and MS Researchers

We believe that research is an important part of our undergraduate and MS programs. Students who are interested in conducting research with department faculty can fill out the undergraduate/MS research interest form to get started.