The Department of Chemical Engineering offers two graduate programs in the two disciplines of (1) chemical engineering and technology and (2) material science and engineering. About 30 Master students and 70 Ph.D. students are enrolled in the programs each year. So far, we have more than 2000 Master and Ph.D. graduates. The research areas offered to graduate students include separation science and engineering, catalysis and reaction engineering, process system engineering, biochemical engineering, and polymer science and engineering. More than 40 courses related to chemical engineering and material science are offered in the department. The department aims to foster innovation capability and independence to engage in scientific research.

Students in the Master programs generally spend 2-3 years taking required courses and completing a research project. Ph.D. students who have a M.S. degree take 3-4 years to get the Ph.D. degree, while those who have only a B.S. degree take 4-5 years. All Ph.D. candidates go through the following steps: course studies, qualifying exam, literature review, mid-term thesis exam, and final thesis exam.