Academic Programs and Offerings in Chemical Engineering
Combine the design and problem-solving skills of engineering with chemistry and physics to advance various industries.
Be the Engineer of Your Chemical Engineering Career
The Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Mississippi offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, with research and teaching conducted in a supportive environment that features a low student-to-faculty ratio and a strong emphasis on student success.
For prospective graduate students, our chemical engineering faculty are conducting interdisciplinary research in focus areas of Transforming Properties, Advanced Materials, Biomaterials and Drug Delivery, and High Speed Aeroacoustics. Please visit our research page to learn more and contact our faculty members directly to inquire about current openings in their labs.
Discover more about our degree offerings through the links below.
Graduate Program Information
Chemical Engineering offers four distinct graduate emphases to prepare students for advanced careers in research, industry, and innovation.
A graduate degree in engineering science with emphasis in aeroacoustics prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics.
To learn more information, reach out to our Aeroacoustics graduate program coordinator:
Dr. Nathan Murray
nmurray@olemiss.edu
Chemical Engineering
A graduate degree in engineering science with emphasis in chemical engineering prepares graduates to apply chemical engineering science (transport phenomena, thermodynamics, chemical reaction engineering, and applied mathematics).
It enables them to independently execute complex projects and pursue successful careers in engineering, medicine, law, professional education, public policy, the military, management, and sales. It further equips them with the experience to conduct research—generating and disseminating new knowledge.
To learn more information, reach out to our Chemical Engineering graduate program coordinator:
Dr. Byron Villacorta
bsvillac@olemiss.edu
Environmental Engineering
A graduate degree in engineering science with emphasis in environmental engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public service.
Depending on their career focus, students can concentrate in any of the following specialty areas: water resources, watershed systems, hydrology, surface water quality, stormwater, wastewater, solid waste, air pollution, groundwater modeling and remediation, and remote sensing and geospatial technologies.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines, such as geology, chemistry, biology, and mathematics.
To learn more information, reach out to our Environmental Engineering graduate program coordinator:
Dr. Yacoub Najjar
ymnajjar@olemiss.edu
Materials Science and Engineering
A graduate degree in engineering science with emphasis in materials science and engineering prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, or public/government service.
Students entering the program come from a variety of engineering and nonengineering disciplines such as physics or chemistry.
To learn more information, reach out to our Materials Science and Engineering graduate program coordinator:
Dr. Samrat Choudhury
schoudhu@olemiss.edu
Undergraduate Advising Sheets
The B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering offers two distinct tracks tailored to students’ interests and career goals. Explore the advising sheets below for an overview of the curriculum and course options.
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Chemical Engineering Accreditation
Accreditation is an important indicator of academic quality and program rigor. The chemical engineering programs at the University of Mississippi are designed to meet high standards that prepare students for success in professional practice, graduate education, and beyond.