Chemical Engineering at Tufts University was established in 1901 and the first Bachelor of Science degree was awarded in 1905, making Tufts one of the first five colleges in the United States to develop a chemical engineering curriculum. In 2000, Tufts became the first chemical engineering department in the nation to recognize the evolving interdisciplinary nature of the field by integrating biological engineering into its curriculum. Our students are involved in cutting edge research in energy production, catalysis, metabolic and cell engineering, nanomaterials and biomaterials and systems and environmental engineering. Tufts also provides opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the School of Engineering and among all the University's schools. An education from Tufts University provides a strong foundation for a career in chemical and biological engineering. Our alumni have become leaders in their chosen fields; we would be proud to see you join this illustrious group.

Department Profile:
The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at Tufts University provides a program of study that includes a broad introduction of the biological sciences and technologies within the context of an ABET-accredited B.S. in Chemical Engineering degree program.

The B.S. in Chemical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Research Areas:

• Batch Process Engineering (Systems Research Institute)
• Biotechnology (Genetic, Metabolic, and Cellular Engineering)
• Biomaterials Engineering
• Catalysis (NanoCEL)
• Clean Energy Production (NanoCEL)
• Nanotechnology (NanoCEL)
• Fuel Processing and Fuel Cells (NanoCEL)
• Membrane Processes
• Modeling, Optimization and Control (Systems Research Institute)
• Polymers
• Colloids and Surface Science
• Batch Process Engineering
• Modeling, Optimization and Control