Department of
Chemical Engineering
Meeting society's most pressing needs — sustainably.
Today’s society requires us to think differently about the way we do things. That’s why in the Department of Chemical Engineering, we create solutions that leave the world in a better place than we found it. We teach students in the classroom, in the laboratory, and at industrial locations how to build and implement sustainable processes, materials, and energy for a cleaner earth. Our program is designed at the forefront of modern chemical engineering, with a focus on developing high-tech — and planet-friendly — approaches to bioprocesses, biopharmaceuticals, and sustainable materials.
Meet the Interim Chair
Stephen Shaw, Ph.D.
"An engineering degree changes a person’s perspective on the world. Instead of seeing barriers, engineers see problems to be solved. A Chemical Engineering degree at SUNY ESF gives students the skills to extract or recover valuable products from bio-based raw materials, creating thinkers who understand how to develop a circular economy built around renewable resources."
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bioprocess Engineering
Pursue an exciting path in biopharmaceuticals — manufacturing drugs, vaccines, and therapies for diseases and health.
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Chemical Engineering
Learn strategies to solve society’s critical challenges in future energy, manufacturing, and the environment.
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Pursue a Career in Paper Engineering
Paper engineers are at the forefront of the renewable resources industry.
ESF has been training paper engineers for over 100 years. Paper engineers have some of the highest salaries within the engineering profession and are eligible for scholarships through the Syracuse Pulp and Paper Foundation.
Department Career Outcomes
The expertise of our students have never been more in demand.
Our high placement rates mean students are prepared to transition from ESF undergraduate
to employment or graduate study.
See Where Chemical Engineering Students End Up
Graduate Study
Get an M.S. or Ph.D.
Bioprocess Engineering
Paper Science and Engineering
Get an M.P.S.
Bioprocess Engineering
Paper Science and Engineering
Sustainable Engineering Management