Concentration in Sustainability and Energy in Chemical Engineering

This concentration provides specialized training and curriculum to prepare you for careers in renewable energy systems, green manufacturing, environmental remediation, policy, and related fields. An emphasis will be placed on systems thinking, technical skills (design of materials & processes for minimal environmental impact), leadership skills (critical thinking, communication & teamwork), environmental literacy, social responsibility, and responsible business practices. Students who complete the Concentration can take courses related to life cycle assessment, renewable energy, catalysis, carbon capture & storage, pollution control, atmospheric chemistry, geology, environmental policy, environmental justice, and more.

This Concentration is only available to students majoring in Chemical Engineering at UMass Amherst. 

Completing the concentration requires a specific subset of elective courses that will also fulfill the advanced Chemistry and Engineering elective requirements for the Chemical Engineering BS degree. View the required courses and suggested course sequence.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Anna Marie LaChance, the faculty advisor for the Concentration.