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Chemical engineers work in numerous industries, from manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and food processing to microelectronics, biotechnology and environmental health and safety. Using their technical knowledge — especially of chemistry — chemical engineers do everything from address environmental issues to design clothing fibers and ensure drugs are produced safely.

Our faculty are experts in their field and active in research, providing you with opportunities to work on real-world projects.

The University of Dayton is conveniently located close to world-class research facilities, including Wright Patterson Air Force Base, University of Dayton Research Institute, GE Aviation and Copeland, creating strong, real-world research opportunities.




Every Student Is Unique. So Is UD.

Meaningful Real-World Experience

Take your engineering knowledge from the classroom and apply it in the real world. At UD, you'll have multiple opportunities for experiential learning, including co-ops and internships.

Through our ETHOS Center, you'll have a chance to gain perspectives on how engineering and technology are influenced by the world through service-learning experiences.

Preparation for the Next Step

All University of Dayton students and alumni have access to Career Services, which provides a variety of services including career advising, events, workshops and more.

For undergraduate students wanting to pursue graduate degrees, we offer a Bachelor's Plus Master's Program. And if you're interested in medical school, we offer a list of courses usually required by medical schools to help you prepare.

An Involved Community

The community at the University of Dayton is one of the many elements that make this campus feel like home.

As a Flyer, you'll be able to get involved through engineering clubs and organizations, like the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering and professional fraternities and honor societies, like the chemical engineering honor society Omega Chi Epsilon.

Research for a Better World

At UD, our Catholic, Marianist values guide us to conduct research to create a better world for everyone.

Not only will you have a chance to work in our many labs find solutions to make a real-world impact, you'll be able to participate in and learn from others in our engineering centers.



News From Chemical and Materials Engineering
Ryan Zmuda with faculty mentors Ju Shen and Vijayan Asari
Research
10.15.2025

Fellowship program pairs students with science, engineering faculty for summer research link-arrow link-arrow

The SECC fellowships provide students opportunities to work with two faculty, one from the sciences and one from engineering, for an extended summer research experience.
Two female students with hairnets, gloves and glasses. One is using a handmixer to mix in a clear bowl. The other is observing.
Engineering
10.02.2025

Engineering the Future of Food link-arrow link-arrow

The food engineering minor allows students to dive into the sector of the growing food industry with riveting projects and unique content.
Shawn Swavey, professor of chemistry (left). and Kristen Krupa, chair of UD's department of chemical and materials engineering, in a lab
Engineering
10.02.2025

Nearly $500K NIH grant to help UD researchers explore lung cancer detection, treatment link-arrow link-arrow

The National Institutes of Health has awarded nearly a half-million dollars to two University of Dayton researchers exploring strategies for the detection and potential treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.  

Our Facilities

Unique Engineering Lab Spaces

Our students don't just learn about engineering for the common good — they get to experience it firsthand. We offer 36 unique lab spaces that focus on solutions impacting society.



Contact Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0256
937-229-2627 email