A leading program recognized for sustained excellence in education, research, and innovation, with strong global engagement in chemical, biochemical, and biomedical engineering fields.

The Doshi Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering will prepare chemical, biochemical, and biomedical engineers for successful careers as leaders and innovators in their field while:

• Expanding the engineering knowledge base through experiential learning and scholarly pursuits;
• Developing technology to serve societal needs;
• Benefiting the public welfare through service to the profession.

Chemical Engineering (B.S.) Degree Program

Within five years of graduation, our students will become successful in their chosen career path by:

• Making a positive impact as an individual contributor or leader in their industry, business, and community;
• Collaborating effectively to enhance the technological, economic, and societal sustainability of their organizations and communities;
• Engaging in ongoing professional and personal growth through life-long learning to adapt to evolving chemical and biochemical engineering challenges.

Biomedical Engineering (B.S.) Degree Program

Within five years of graduation, our students will become successful in their chosen career path by:

• Making a positive impact as an individual contributor or leader to improve health outcomes and quality of life;
• Collaborating effectively with professionals in engineering, life sciences, medicine, and business to solve biomedical challenges;
• Engaging in ongoing professional and personal growth through life-long learning to stay current with emerging biomedical technologies and practices.

B.S. in Chemical Engineering and in Biomedical Engineering

Upon graduation, our students will exhibit the following:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions on global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Undergraduate Enrollment:

• 2020-21: 300
• 2021-22: 294
• 2022-23: 249
• 2023-24: 294
• 2024-25: 307
• 2025-26: 354

Bachelor Degrees Awarded:

• 2020-21: 105
• 2021-22: 89
• 2022-23: 89
• 2023-24: 80
• 2024-25: 69

Graduate Certificate in Process Engineering

By the time students complete this certificate, they will possess within their field of study:

• An ability to apply knowledge of chemical engineering processes to their specific field of study
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Graduate Certificate in Carbon Management Engineering

By the time students complete this certificate, they will possess within their field of study:

• An ability to apply knowledge of current cardon management technologies to their specific field of study
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

M.S. (Thesis and Nonthesis) in Chemical Engineering

Upon graduation our students will exhibit the following:

• An ability to apply knowledge of chemical engineering and engage in critical thinking to identify, formulate, and solve problems
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to develop professionally by acquiring and applying new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Upon graduation our students will exhibit the following:

• An ability to apply knowledge of chemical engineering and engage in critical thinking to identify, formulate, and solve problems
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to engage in productive critical thinking so that they may attain a mastery of their specific field of study
• An ability to develop professionally by acquiring and applying new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Ph.D. in Bioengineering

Upon graduation our students will exhibit the following:

• An ability to apply knowledge of bioengineering and engage in critical thinking to identify, formulate, and solve problems
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audience
• An ability to engage in productive critical thinking so that they may attain a mastery of their specific field of study
• An ability to develop professionally by acquiring and applying new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Graduate Enrollment:

• 2020-21: 43
• 2021-22: 41
• 2022-23: 36
• 2023-24: 40
• 2024-25: 46
• 2025-26: 47

M.S. Degrees Awarded:

• 2020-21: 9
• 2021-22: 6
• 2022-23: 4
• 2023-24: 4
• 2024-25: 11

Ph.D. Degrees Awarded:

• 2020-21: 13
• 2021-22: 8
• 2022-23: 8
• 2023-24: 3
• 2024-25: 6