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Dissertation Topics for Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Advance the frontiers of chemical process innovation, sustainability, and molecular design through world-class research.

🧪 Introduction

The Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Stanford is designed for researchers solving global challenges in energy, sustainability, health, and materials. These dissertation topics span catalysis, nanotech, biochemical systems, and AI-powered process design.

🔬 Research & Dissertation Topics

Design of Catalysts for CO2 Electroreduction to Value-Added Chemicals

AI-Driven Optimization of Multi-Step Chemical Synthesis Pathways

Molecular Simulation of Gas Separation Membranes

Smart Reactors Using Embedded Sensors for Real-Time Kinetics Analysis

Electrochemical Conversion of Biomass to Sustainable Fuels

Kinetic Modeling of Enzymatic Reactions in Biocatalysis

Photoelectrochemical Systems for Hydrogen Generation

Design and Simulation of Microreactors for Continuous Flow Chemistry

Data-Driven Fault Detection in Chemical Process Plants

Development of MOF-Based Adsorbents for CO2 Capture

Process Intensification Using Reactive Distillation for Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Catalyst Deactivation Mechanisms in Industrial Reforming Processes

Polymer Engineering for High-Performance Battery Electrolytes

Nanoparticle Engineering for Targeted Drug Delivery

Biochemical Pathway Engineering for Microbial Chemical Production

Green Chemistry Approaches to Waste Minimization in Synthesis

Electrocatalysis Mechanisms in Water Splitting Applications

Dynamic Process Control for Bioreactors Using Machine Learning

Multi-Scale Modeling of Complex Reaction Networks

Advanced Separation Processes Using Ionic Liquids

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