Fact Sheet For Graduate Study - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Degrees Offered

• M.S. Chemical Engineering
• Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

Contact for Application and Program Questions

• Dr. Daniel A. Gulino, Assistant Chair for Graduate Studies
  • gulino@ohio.edu
  • (740) 593-1495 (voice)
  • (740) 593-0873 (fax)
  • Mailing address:
    Ohio University Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
    171 Stocker Center
    Athens, OH 45701

Contact for Student Life Questions

• Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Organization, chemegrad@ohio.edu

Primary Research Areas

• Bioengineering (biocorrosion, bioseparations, cell adhesion, drug delivery)
• Energy and the Environment (air pollution control, air pollution modeling and monitoring, alternative fuels, coal conversion, corrosion, fuel cell technology, multiphase flow)
• Materials (corrosion, nanofiber composites, thin film semiconductors)

Program Objectives: A graduate of our program will

• be a skilled and knowledgeable researcher in an area of specialization
• be well-versed in the application of fundamental chemical engineering principles to the solution of a variety of problems
• have the communication skills needed to succeed in an English-speaking professional environment.

Department Description

• Ten faculty and 45 graduate students in 2008-2009
• All students receiving financial support through the university
• State-of-the-art research facilities with a high level of student-faculty interaction in a safe, small-town atmosphere

Application Requirements

• GRE general (quantitative emphasized)
• TOEFL (minimums: 590 paper, 230 computer, 96 internet) or IELTS (minimum 7.0)
• We look closely at performance in chemical engineering coursework on the transcript. We look favorably on students who specify an interest in one of our research areas and articulate their reasons in their personal statement.
• Students with degrees in related science and engineering disciplines may be accepted, but additional coursework may be required.

Admissions and Financial Support

• M.S. students admitted only for Fall; Ph.D. students may start any quarter.
• Admission decisions for fall quarter applicants are made in early March each year. Financial aid awards are made at the same time, and no special application is required. Submit applications by March 1 to ensure full consideration. Financial aid awards at other times possible, dependent on external grants for research. The number of applications typically exceeds financial aid resources, so the awarding of financial aid is made on a competitive basis.