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Chemical Engineering Graduate Program
Whitby Hall, Room 211, Akron, OH 44325-3906 USA
Phone: 330.972.7250· Fax: 330.972.5856 · Email: lukeju@uakron.edu ·
http://chemical.uakron.edu/
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Program Overview |
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The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Akron (UA) offers a Master of Science (MS) in
Chemical Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in engineering.
Areas of specialization for graduate students include catalysis, enzymatic synthesis, filtration, biocompatible
materials, bio-reaction engineering, chemical vapor deposition, molecular simulation colloids and adhesion, chaos, and controls.
To earn an MS degree, students must complete 30 credit hours of study. This includes a minimum of 24 credit hours
of course work and six credit hours of thesis work. An oral defense of the thesis is also required.
PhD students must complete a minimum of 96 credit hours including 36 hours of coursework beyond the bachelor of
science level. Students must pass a departmental qualifying examination, a candidacy examination, and present
and successfully defend their dissertation to a college-wide Interdisciplinary Doctoral Committee of five faculty.
The PhD degree has a residency requirement of one year full-time.
An MS in Chemical Engineering typically requires two years to complete. The PhD typically requires an additional three years.
In the fall of 2000, an option became available for students with BS degrees in subjects other than Chemical Engineering
interested in bridging to a MS Chemical Engineering degree. This program enables bridge students to complete their MS
degree in roughly 6 months more than a student entering with a BS in Chemical Engineering.
The department's major research apparatuses include gas chromatographs; gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry; BET;
differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis; FT-IR, HPLC, XRF, and heat release equipment;
laser and light scattering equipment; pilot scale bubble cap and packed towers; extruders; biochemical reactors;
sterilizers. In addition, students have access to the extensive library and computer facilities at the university
and to external supercomputer facilities.
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Buildings and Facilities |
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UA's Chemical Engineering department offers students the use of all its labs, each well-equipped with the latest technology.
These facilities include: the Applied Colloid and Surface Science Laboratory; the Biochemical and Environmental Bioengineering
Laboratory, a satellite center of the Ohio Bioprocessing Research Consortium; the Biomaterials Laboratory, which is available
for polymer synthesis; the Supercritical Fluid Research Laboratory; the Catalysis Research Laboratory, equipped with a high
pressure and temperature IR reactor system; the Multiphase and Solids Processing Laboratory, for research in filtration and
flows through porous media; the Nonlinear Control Laboratory, equipped with Unix based workstations and a variety of engineering
software packages; the Supercritical Fluids Laboratory, a key lab in the Ohio Supercritical Fluid Technology Consortium; and the
Thin Film Laboratory, which is equipped with plasma systems, thermal chemical vapor deposition and in situ microbalance.
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Admissions |
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Applicants to the University of Akron Chemical Engineering Department must have an acceptable GRE score and a bachelor's degree with an academic record distinctly above average. Applicants whose native language is not English must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (pbt) or 213 (cbt).
Conditional admission is offered to students who are academically acceptable but who have not yet reached the level of English proficiency required for full admission. Students may enroll in the English Language Institute (ELI) for one or more semesters until they are certified as English proficient. Students enrolled in the ELI may not take undergraduate courses at the same time. Applicants who have satisfactorily completed nine months of full-time academic course work at a US college or university and are in good standing academically may have the TOEFL requirement waived upon written request to the Office of International Programs.
International student applications must provide official transcripts or attested copies from universities, schools or colleges previously attended. The originals must be accompanied by certified English translations. Upon written request, official documents may be returned to the student. Copies notarized by a Notary Public are not acceptable. All applicants must submit documentation for all prior degrees earned. Provisional certificates may be accepted pending the award of a degree. The same standards of authenticity apply as those used for transcripts.
Applications requesting financial aid should be submitted by March 1 for fall semester and September 1 for the spring semester. Students who do not possess a bachelor's degree in engineering should request literature describing the
bridge program to prepare students for graduate education in Chemical Engineering.
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Expenses and Financial Support |
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Students may apply for financial aid in the form of graduate assistantships. Graduate assistants render services to the university through teaching and/or research. UA awards a number of graduate assistantships to qualified students. Assistantships are normally awarded for up to two years of master’s study and up to four years of doctoral study. Teaching and research assistantships provide annual stipends of US$13,000 for master’s students and US$15,000 for doctoral students. Remission of tuition is also included. (Tuition scholarships are available on a very limited basis for first-time graduate students.)
To be considered for financial aid a student must first apply to the Graduate School and be admitted to the university. Applications for assistantships must be sent directly to the chair of the department or director of the program to which you are seeking acceptance. Applications for a graduate assistantship should be submitted to the department/program by March 1 for the Fall semester and September 1 for the Spring semester.
International students: To cover tuition and living expenses for 12 months (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters) international students will need approximately US$21,721. International applicants should provide the Office of International Programs with an original bank statement reflecting the appropriate amount stated herewith; copies of financial documentation will not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to send the original financial documentation to the Office of International Programs at the same time the application for admission is sent to the Graduate School in order to prevent a delay in the issuance of the Certification of Eligibility.
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International Students |
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Each year, approximately 850 international students from 89 countries pursue studies and research at UA. The University of Akron requires that all international students carry medical insurance that meets minimum established requirements. Such coverage must be in effect throughout the student's studies at the University of Akron.
The Office of International Programs (OIP) assists international students. OIP helps students adjust to a new culture through orientation programs and professional advice concerning immigration issues, housing, academic concerns, and cultural issues. OIP promotes diversity on campus by organizing social and cultural celebrations. A number of student cultural organizations have regular activities on campus.
International students are required to attend the International Student Orientation program that takes place one week before classes. The orientation fee is US$45, which will not be waived even if the student does not attend the orientation program. The orientation dates will be mailed to students with their orientation letter and immigration documents.
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Faculty |
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Chase, G. PhD, Akron. Multiphase processes; heat transfer
Cheung, H.M. PhD, Case Western Reserve. Colloids; light scattering; sonochemical processing
Chuang, S.C.S. PhD, Pittsburgh. Catalysis; reaction engineering; environmentally benign synthesis
Elliott, J.R. PhD, Pennsylvania State. Thermodynamics; molecular modeling; supercritical fluid technology
Ju, Lu-Kwang PhD, State University of New York. Biochemical engineering; environmental biotechnology
Lopina, S. PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Biomaterial; controlled drug release; and polymer tissue engineering
Zhang Newby, Bi-Min PhD, Drexel. Surface modification and polymer thin film
Qammar, H. PhD, Virginia. Nonlinear control; chaotic processes; dynamic time series analysis; compressor dynamics
Wang, Ping PhD, Tufts. Biomaterials and biocatalysis
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Research Areas |
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Bioreaction engineering; Enzymatic synthesis; Biomaterials; Catalysis; Molecular simulation; Colloids and adhesion; Chaos and controls; Supercritical fluids
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| | Highlights |
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° MS and PhD degrees are available
° All faculty members hold PhD degrees
° Laboratories support a wide range of research topics in biochemical engineering, advanced materials, filtration and reaction engineering
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| | Program Facts |
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| Program Founded: | | 1967 |
| Program Start Dates: | | Fall & Spring |
| Expected length Master’s: | | 2 years |
| Expected length Ph.D.: | | 5 years |
| # of Faculty: | | 10 |
| % Highest Degree in field: | | 100% |
| # Endowed Chairs/Profs | | 1 |
| Annual Research Funding: | | $1,600,000 |
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| | Student Profile MS Ph.D. |
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| Applied/yr | 79 | 17 |
| Accepted/yr | 44 | 11 |
| Enrolled/yr | 12 | 3 |
| Total Prgm Enroll | 25 | 15 |
| # of Intl Students | 20 | 10 |
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| | Admissions at a Glance |
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| Application fee: | $40 Domestic |
| $60 International |
GRE Score:
| Quantitative
600 minimum
Analytic writing
TBD |
| TOEFL: | 550(pbt) 213(cbt) |
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Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
Six weeks before term begins
Intl. Student Application Deadlines:
Six months before term begins
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| | Expenses at a Glance |
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| | In State Tuition: |
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| Masters | $10,655 |
| Ph.D. | $10,655 |
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| | Out of State Tuition: |
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| Masters | $17,697 |
| Ph.D. | $17,697 |
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| | Intl Student Tuition: |
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| Masters | $17,697 |
| Ph.D. | $17,697 |
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