Chemical Engineering
Welcome to the Department of Chemical Engineering @ UMass Amherst
Home to ground-breaking collaborative research, hands-on student lab experiences, and educators committed to academic excellence.
The Chemical Engineering Department offers a highly-rated ABET accredited undergraduate program and a vibrant graduate research program that balances chemical engineering fundamentals and industrial technology. From its foundation in the 1950s, the Department has educated distinguished scholars and technical leaders.
Today, our faculty continues to be recognized for its technological innovation and contributions to engineering science fundamentals in the fields of bioengineering, materials science, nanotechnology, sustainability, and catalysis. View our faculty-led research labs and areas of research strength.
We have a Linktree for ChE and a one page faculty directory (pdf).
Note that the deadline for applying for our PhD program is December 10. The deadline for applying to our Masters program is February 15. Our graduate programs have fall admission only.
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Graduate Program Director: Ashish Kulkarni Graduate Program Secretary: Marie Wallace
Undergraduate Program Director: Sarah Perry Undergraduate Program Advisor: Matthew Langer
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In Memoriam: William Curtis Conner, Jr
In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor William Curtis Conner, Jr passed away this summer.
In Memoriam: Jeff Davis
Professor Jeff Davis passed away in August 2023. He had a 20-year career at UMass and will be remembered as a beloved colleague, exceptional teacher & mentor, and a brilliant scholar. While he received many awards and honors, it was the UMass Distinguished Teaching Award of which he was most proud.
In the News
Three CoE Faculty Members Obtain CAFE Grants
The Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment awards grants to Lauren Andrews, Caitlyn Butler, and Chul Park for interdisciplinary research projects.
2025-26 SPARC Seed Grant Awardees Announced
The grants are designed to empower creativity, support interdisciplinary collaborations, and strengthen the campus’ areas of excellence.
Jentoft Receives 2025-2026 Samuel F. Conti Faculty Fellowship
The Conti Fellowship recognizes the exceptional quality and significance of a faculty member’s accomplishments in research endeavors at UMass Amherst.
Contact
Dimitrios Maroudas
Affiliated Faculty, Materials Science & Engineering
Adjunct Professor, Chemistry
Renewable Energy, Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Molecular, Multi-scale, and System-level Modeling
Amity Lee
Provides administrative support to the Department Head and Administrative Head for ChE, maintains ChE website and communications, student hiring, office manager
