We are proud to be part of the University of Florida, which was recently recognized as one of the Top 10 Public Universities, and of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, one of the largest and most dynamic engineering programs in the nation, producing leaders and problem-solvers that take a multidisciplinary approach to innovative and human-centered solutions.
Our department has over a century of history educating professional and intellectual leaders of the Chemical Engineering discipline. Our students are some of the best in the nation, as evidenced by their scholastic achievements, awards and recognitions. Our alumni contribute to important industrial sectors and are entrepreneurs that drive the global economy. Our faculty have garnered numerous awards and accolades, and include three Distinguished Professors, several fellows of professional societies, including the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Physical Society, the Electrochemical Society, and the American Vacuum Society, and recipients of the highest teaching awards bestowed by the University of Florida. Our staff is dedicated to support our faculty and students, while providing a welcoming, inclusive environment. Together, we aim to promote excellence and leadership in education, research, and service to society.
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in Chemical Engineering. All these programs include rigorous coursework, combined with laboratory and professional experiences that prepare our students for success in their careers. Our undergraduates are highly sought after by the top chemical, petrochemical, and personal product companies in the world, and often graduate with multiple internship and academic research experiences. Importantly, approximately 70% of our bachelor’s degree graduates have secured employment at the time of graduation. Our masters programs provide additional instruction in the fundamentals of the chemi