The University of Iowa Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering offers both thesis and non-thesis Master's of Science programs, a Doctor of Philosophy program, and a five-year U2G program. Graduate students in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering gain an understanding of the principles of engineering science, with a focus on a chosen research area.

Information for Graduate Students

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Prospective Students

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For Current Students

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U2G Programs

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Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a mastery of advanced chemical engineering concepts. (All students—PhD, MS thesis, MS non-thesis, and BS/MS)
  2. Effectively communicate scientific concepts and/or research results in both written and oral formats to scientific and general audiences. (All students—PhD, MS thesis, MS non-thesis, and BS/MS)
  3. Demonstrate the ability perform independent research on an original topic in chemical engineering. (PhD and MS thesis students)
  4. Demonstrate the ability to critically identify and solve research problems, summarize disciplinary information, evaluate research findings. (PhD and MS thesis students)
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to safe and ethical behavior through adherence to best safety practices and academic integrity principles. (All students—PhD, MS thesis, MS non-thesis, and BS/MS)
  6. Demonstrate the ability to serve as a STEM ambassador through outreach and service activities. (All students—PhD, MS thesis, MS non-thesis, and BS/MS)

Contacts

Eric Nuxoll

Eric Nuxoll

Director of Graduate Admissions

Associate Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

The director of graduate admissions recruits and serves as the first point of contact for prospective graduate students.

Alec B. Scranton

Alec Scranton

Director of Graduate Studies

Professor, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

The director of graduate studies is an advocate for graduate students and their success. He advises incoming students, coordinates the research advisor selection process, monitors and tracks student progress, and is a point of contact for graduate program questions.

Jun Wang

Jun Wang

Departmental Executive Officer

Lichtenberger Family Chair in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

The departmental executive officer is the academic administrator the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering.

Sara Hartman

Sara Hartman

Graduate Program Specialist

The graduate program specialist is a contact for prospective, incoming, and current students for anything related to the academic program.

Amanda Jensen

Amanda Jensen

Department Administrator

The department administrator is a point of contact for anything related to graduate student human resources, finance, travel, and administrative odds and ends.

News Highlights

Ellie Johnson

CBE Student Spotlight: Ellie Johnson

Thursday, March 6, 2025
Ellie Johnson is a fourth-year undergraduate student in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering with a Chemistry minor.
Konna Zoga

CBE Alumni Spotlight: Konna Zoga

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Konna Zoga is a Chemical Engineering alumna from the University of Iowa. She is currently working as a Development Engineer at Field Medical. Learn more about Konna and how she has utilized her ChemE degree throughout her career!
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UI graduate students get first-hand experience with NASA airborne research

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
University of Iowa students recently experienced airborne research firsthand, traveling to California's Mojave Desert for a NASA mission to verify satellite data using a high-altitude aircraft soaring 12 miles above Earth.