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Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
  • Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Discipline Overviews:

    Chemical Engineering emphasizes chemistry, mathematics, and creativity to solve important societal problems, from developing new pharmaceuticals safely and efficiently to creating clean and inexpensive fuels for energy conservation and pollution prevention. Chemical Engineers have exciting careers as designers, troubleshooters, and technical leaders in fields such as pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, fine and specialty chemicals, food protection, environmental protection, biotechnology, clean energy technology, semiconductor fabrication, paper manufacturing, computer systems, and plastics manufacturing.

    Metallurgical and Materials Engineering is a broad discipline, ranging from the extracting of valuable minerals and metals from ores, to the production of steel, to the development and fabrication of pure metals, alloys, and other materials. The combination of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in the same department gives students a broader base of knowledge, particularly useful for those interested in working in the mineral industry.


    Further information:

    Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Websites:
     http://www.unr.edu/chemengr/ (Chemical Engineering)
     http://www.unr.edu/mse/ (Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)

    Interim Department Chair: Maurice C. Fuerstenau, PhD.

    Graduate Program Director: Alan Fuchs

    Contact Information (Department Office):
     Phone: (775) 784-6771
     Fax: (775) 327-5059
     Email: Carol Crane (cacrane@unr.edu)

    Location:
     Laxalt Mineral Engineering (LMR) Room 474

    Mailing Address:
     Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, MS/388
     University of Nevada, Reno
     Reno, NV 89557