Chemical
Engineering

Chemical engineering transforms raw materials into products that power industries and improve lives. At Texas Tech, our chemical engineering students design sustainable energy solutions, advanced materials, and life-saving pharmaceuticals, preparing for impactful careers that solve global challenges through innovation and real-world experience.

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Chemical Engineering at the
Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering

Chemical engineering at the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering combines chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering principles to transform raw materials into valuable products. Students gain the skills for impactful careers in energy, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, sustainability, and emerging technologies, all while studying in one of Texas Tech’s premier engineering programs.

Undergraduate Graduate

Innovate Boldly

ENGINEER THE FUTURE

Tackle global challenges in energy, environment, and materials with chemical engineering expertise that leads to breakthroughs and rewarding careers.

Faculty Members

331

Undergraduate Students

Graduate Students

Valero

Experiential Learning Laboratory

Morrow

Energy Pilot Plant

CASFER

NSF Engineering Research Center

Research Areas

Bioengineering and Nanomedicine

Interdisciplinary research is being conducted in the various areas including vaccine design, drug delivery, and nanomedicine for cardiovascular diseases, tissue engineering, cancer research, and more.

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Soft Matter and Nanotechnology

Soft matter, nanotechnology, and materials science research spans the breadth of the field, with projects ranging from chemistry to physics to engineering.

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Computational Modeling and Data Science

Chemical engineers use computational tools and data science to model and predict molecular properties and material behavior, as well as to model, design, and control manufacturing processes.

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