Graduate Program

Spring Term Schedule

Spring 2025

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
CHE 431-1 Chemical Reactor Design Gang Fan TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design. Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHE 431-2 Chemical Reactor Design REC Gang Fan F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design. Location (F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
CHE 443-1 Fluid Dynamics David Foster TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering.Course has a lab and recitation component. 400-level is for graduates only. Pre-requisites are PHY 121, MTH 164, MTH 165 (may be concurrent) Location (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
CHE 443-2 Fluid Dynamics LAB David Foster F 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Fluid Dynamics LAB Location (F 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
CHE 443-3 Fluid Dynamics REC David Foster F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Fluid Dynamics Recitation Location (F 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
CHE 447-1 Liquid-Crystal Materials 2 Kenneth Marshall W 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The second part of this course (CHE-447), offered in Spring, will cover operating principles for LC devices in a wide variety of applications chosen from passive and tunable/switchable polarizers, wave plates, filters, information displays and electronic addressing, electronic paper, color-shifting polarizing pigments, optical modulators, and applications in photonics and lasers (polarization rotators and converters, beam deflectors and amplitude shapers for both table-top and high-peak power applications, and applications in the mid-IR, RF and terahertz spectral regions. Location (W 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHE 461-1 Advanced Chemical Kinetics Marc Porosoff MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course will acquaint the student with advanced topics in chemical kinetics and reactor design. The first half of the course will focus on kinetics from a molecular point of view, including kinetic theory of gases, collision theory and activated complex theory. The second half of the course will transition into reactor design, with topics including surface reactions and catalysis, effects of transport limitations on reaction rate and non-ideal flow in reactors. The course will conclude with emphasis on current literature in the field including applications of heterogeneous catalysis, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis. Location (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
CHE 462-1 Cell & Tissue Engineering Ruth Herrera Perez TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course teaches the principles of modern cell and tissue engineering with a focus on understanding and manipulating the interactions between cells and their environment. After a brief overview of Cell and Tissue Engineering, the course covers 5 areas of the field. These are: 1) Physiology for Tissue Engineering; 2) Bioreactors and Biomolecule Production; 3) Materials for Tissue Engineering; 4) Cell Cultures and Bioreactors and 5) Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery. Within each of these topics the emphasis is on analytical skills and instructors will assume knowledge of chemistry, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and physiology consistent with the Cell and Tissue Engineering Track in BME. In a term project, students must present written and oral reports on a developing or existing application of Cell and Tissue Engineering. The reports must address the technology behind the application, the clinical need and any ethical implications. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR A RECITATION AND A LABWHEN REGISTERING FOR THE MAIN COURSE. Prerequisites: BME 260, CHE225 (or ME123), CHE243 (or ME225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIO202 or BIO210; or permission of instructor. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
CHE 471-1 Intro to Modeling and Machine Learning Yasemin Basdogan TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
This graduate elective introduces students to the foundational principles and techniques of molecular modeling and machine learning, focusing on their applications in chemical engineering. The course covers advanced molecular modeling methods, including density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and grand canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) techniques, providing a comprehensive understanding of how these tools are used to study and predict molecular behavior and properties. In parallel, the course explores machine learning (ML) approaches tailored to chemical engineering challenges, including unsupervised and supervised learning methods. Students will learn to apply regression techniques and neural network models to analyze complex datasets and enhance predictive modeling. Each topic will be introduced through lectures, and in the following weeks, students will present research techniques that utilize the introduced methods, fostering peer-to-peer learning and practical engagement. Prerequisites: Approval of the instructor is required. A maximum of 10 students can register for this course. Learning Outcomes: Understand and apply key molecular modeling techniques to study molecular systems. Develop proficiency in supervised and unsupervised ML methods, including regression and neural networks. Integrate molecular modeling and ML tools to address real-world chemical engineering problems. Gain experience with computational software and frameworks used in molecular and machine learning simulations. Strengthen presentation and research skills by critically analyzing and discussing advanced techniques in the field. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
CHE 473-1 Proc Design and Simulation Mitchell Anthamatten MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
The course is a process simulation course that covers material related to the conception and design of chemical processes. It requires the extensive use of computational methods/tools. The first half pf the course covers: heat exchanger network analysis using the pinch method for energy and environmentally efficient process design, the Problem Table algorithm, MER design using stream splitting and column integration in flow-sheets, grand composite curve development and its use for waste heat recovery by steam -raising, the formulation of the energy system design problem in terms of linear programming. The second part of the course will focus upon modeling process flowsheet dynamics, an integral part of the design process. The ability to use computational software packages like MATHEMATICA/MATLAB/EXCEL/ PYTHON will be expected in many of the homework assignments Course runs first half of the semester Location (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHE 473-2 Process Design and Simulation REC Mitchell Anthamatten F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Process Design and Simulation Recitation Course runs the first half of the semester Location (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
CHE 476-2 Polymer Chemistry Wyatt Tenhaeff WF 2:00PM - 3:15PM
An introduction to polymerization reaction mechanisms. The kinetics of commercially relevant polymerizations are emphasized along with a discussion of important, contemporary polymerization schemes. Approaches to functionalize polymers and surface-initiated polymerizations will also be covered. An overview of polymer characterization techniques, emphasizing compositional analysis, will be presented. The course is intended for graduate students in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering, but advanced undergraduates are welcome. Location (WF 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
CHE 485-1 Thermodynamics & Stat Mech Siddharth Deshpande MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Introduction to the topic: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics. In the beginning macroscopic thermodynamics including phase equilibria and stability concepts will be covered followed by material related to the principles of statistical mechanics. Applications to various modern areas of the topic will be examined including the Monte Carlo simulation method, critical phenomena and diffusion in disordered media. The course will require completion of a project as well as regular homework assignments. Location (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
Monday and Wednesday
CHE 473-1 Proc Design and Simulation Mitchell Anthamatten
The course is a process simulation course that covers material related to the conception and design of chemical processes. It requires the extensive use of computational methods/tools. The first half pf the course covers: heat exchanger network analysis using the pinch method for energy and environmentally efficient process design, the Problem Table algorithm, MER design using stream splitting and column integration in flow-sheets, grand composite curve development and its use for waste heat recovery by steam -raising, the formulation of the energy system design problem in terms of linear programming. The second part of the course will focus upon modeling process flowsheet dynamics, an integral part of the design process. The ability to use computational software packages like MATHEMATICA/MATLAB/EXCEL/ PYTHON will be expected in many of the homework assignments Course runs first half of the semester
CHE 485-1 Thermodynamics & Stat Mech Siddharth Deshpande
Introduction to the topic: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics. In the beginning macroscopic thermodynamics including phase equilibria and stability concepts will be covered followed by material related to the principles of statistical mechanics. Applications to various modern areas of the topic will be examined including the Monte Carlo simulation method, critical phenomena and diffusion in disordered media. The course will require completion of a project as well as regular homework assignments.
CHE 461-1 Advanced Chemical Kinetics Marc Porosoff
This course will acquaint the student with advanced topics in chemical kinetics and reactor design. The first half of the course will focus on kinetics from a molecular point of view, including kinetic theory of gases, collision theory and activated complex theory. The second half of the course will transition into reactor design, with topics including surface reactions and catalysis, effects of transport limitations on reaction rate and non-ideal flow in reactors. The course will conclude with emphasis on current literature in the field including applications of heterogeneous catalysis, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis.
Tuesday
Tuesday and Thursday
CHE 471-1 Intro to Modeling and Machine Learning Yasemin Basdogan
This graduate elective introduces students to the foundational principles and techniques of molecular modeling and machine learning, focusing on their applications in chemical engineering. The course covers advanced molecular modeling methods, including density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and grand canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) techniques, providing a comprehensive understanding of how these tools are used to study and predict molecular behavior and properties. In parallel, the course explores machine learning (ML) approaches tailored to chemical engineering challenges, including unsupervised and supervised learning methods. Students will learn to apply regression techniques and neural network models to analyze complex datasets and enhance predictive modeling. Each topic will be introduced through lectures, and in the following weeks, students will present research techniques that utilize the introduced methods, fostering peer-to-peer learning and practical engagement. Prerequisites: Approval of the instructor is required. A maximum of 10 students can register for this course. Learning Outcomes: Understand and apply key molecular modeling techniques to study molecular systems. Develop proficiency in supervised and unsupervised ML methods, including regression and neural networks. Integrate molecular modeling and ML tools to address real-world chemical engineering problems. Gain experience with computational software and frameworks used in molecular and machine learning simulations. Strengthen presentation and research skills by critically analyzing and discussing advanced techniques in the field.
CHE 462-1 Cell & Tissue Engineering Ruth Herrera Perez
This course teaches the principles of modern cell and tissue engineering with a focus on understanding and manipulating the interactions between cells and their environment. After a brief overview of Cell and Tissue Engineering, the course covers 5 areas of the field. These are: 1) Physiology for Tissue Engineering; 2) Bioreactors and Biomolecule Production; 3) Materials for Tissue Engineering; 4) Cell Cultures and Bioreactors and 5) Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery. Within each of these topics the emphasis is on analytical skills and instructors will assume knowledge of chemistry, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and physiology consistent with the Cell and Tissue Engineering Track in BME. In a term project, students must present written and oral reports on a developing or existing application of Cell and Tissue Engineering. The reports must address the technology behind the application, the clinical need and any ethical implications. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR A RECITATION AND A LABWHEN REGISTERING FOR THE MAIN COURSE. Prerequisites: BME 260, CHE225 (or ME123), CHE243 (or ME225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIO202 or BIO210; or permission of instructor.
CHE 431-1 Chemical Reactor Design Gang Fan
This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design.
CHE 443-1 Fluid Dynamics David Foster
An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering.Course has a lab and recitation component. 400-level is for graduates only. Pre-requisites are PHY 121, MTH 164, MTH 165 (may be concurrent)
Wednesday
CHE 447-1 Liquid-Crystal Materials 2 Kenneth Marshall
The second part of this course (CHE-447), offered in Spring, will cover operating principles for LC devices in a wide variety of applications chosen from passive and tunable/switchable polarizers, wave plates, filters, information displays and electronic addressing, electronic paper, color-shifting polarizing pigments, optical modulators, and applications in photonics and lasers (polarization rotators and converters, beam deflectors and amplitude shapers for both table-top and high-peak power applications, and applications in the mid-IR, RF and terahertz spectral regions.
CHE 496-2 Research Seminar Yasemin Basdogan
Departmental seminar. Graduate students must register, zero credits. Attendance is mandatory and letter-graded.
Wednesday and Friday
CHE 476-2 Polymer Chemistry Wyatt Tenhaeff
An introduction to polymerization reaction mechanisms. The kinetics of commercially relevant polymerizations are emphasized along with a discussion of important, contemporary polymerization schemes. Approaches to functionalize polymers and surface-initiated polymerizations will also be covered. An overview of polymer characterization techniques, emphasizing compositional analysis, will be presented. The course is intended for graduate students in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering, but advanced undergraduates are welcome.
Thursday
Friday
CHE 431-2 Chemical Reactor Design REC Gang Fan
This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design.
CHE 473-2 Process Design and Simulation REC Mitchell Anthamatten
Process Design and Simulation Recitation Course runs the first half of the semester
CHE 443-3 Fluid Dynamics REC David Foster
Fluid Dynamics Recitation
CHE 443-2 Fluid Dynamics LAB David Foster
Fluid Dynamics LAB