Chemical Engineering Assistant Professor’s Research Challenges Inefficiencies
What started as a way for Joe Gauthier to get the most out of his education turned into a calling to create a more sustainable world.
Welcome to the
Department of Chemical Engineering
Fast Facts
$106K/Year*
Average Salary
Hands-on Training
Valero Experiential Learning Lab & Morrow Pilot Plant
1,300 Jobs/Year*
Projected Job Growth Each Year
*Statistic Based On 2022 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Survey.
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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Energy and Sustainability
Cutting edge bioengineering research spanning a broad spectrum of activities that impact human health and address the imminent global energy crisis.
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Department News
August 26, 2024
Whitacre College of Engineering Awarded Grant for High-Impact Gas Lift Optimization Research
The Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University has been awarded a research grant for a project aimed at revolutionizing gas lift optimization in unconventional wells
August 06, 2024
Texas Tech Professor Receives Grant for Printable Semiconductors Research
The project aims to develop strategies to enhance the thermal stability of metal chalcogenide materials.
May 20, 2024
Dr. Rajesh Khare Appointed as Department Chair for Chemical Engineering
Dr. Rajesh Khare has accepted the role of Department Chair for Chemical Engineering starting September 1st.
What kind of jobs can I get?
Students in our program go on to get jobs such as:
• Pharma & Biotechnology
• Energy
• Semiconductors
• Food and Consumer Products
• Specialty Chemicals
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Chemical Engineering
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Address
P.O. Box 43121, Lubbock, TX 79409−3121 -
Phone
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Email
che@ttu.edu