Welcome to Purdue Chemical Engineering

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Welcome to the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering!

At the Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University, we have been educating future leaders in chemical engineering for over 100 years! We have over 40 faculty members, including 6 National Academy of Engineering (NAE) members and 2 National Medal of Technology recipients, and more than 800 students. We are proud to deliver excellent programs, ranked highly by the US News and World Report.

Chemical engineering is a dynamic and deeply impactful field to embark upon, offering immense rewards and opportunities for growth. Our undergraduate, professional masters, and graduate programs are meticulously crafted to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for thriving careers in industry or academia.

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Sangtae Kim
Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering and Distinguished Professor

Professor Kim's Advice to Boilermaker Students

Sangtae Kim, the Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering and Distinguished Professor, shares his favorite part about being a Boilermaker professor in this episode of “This Is Purdue.”

He dives into why companies love to recruit Boilermakers and shares advice for Boilermaker students on how to embrace a solutions-oriented mentality.

Watch the full episode