Program Objectives

• Gain specialized knowledge: Develop advanced understanding in a focused area of chemical, process control, or materials engineering through graduate coursework and original research.
• Build problem-solving skills: Equip students with analytical thinking, technical expertise and research skills to address complex engineering challenges.
• Foster innovation: Encourage creative approaches to developing new technologies, materials or methodologies improving efficiency, sustainability or performance in engineering systems.
• Engage in meaningful research: Provide hands-on research opportunities under the mentorship of faculty experts to prepare students for doctoral studies or advanced roles in industry.
• Encourage collaboration: Promote interdisciplinary collaboration within engineering and with external partners in academia and industry.
• Support ethical and sustainable practice: Instill an understanding of research ethics, safety standards and the societal and environmental impacts of engineering solutions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Prepare graduates for a specialized career: Gain specialized expertise, evidence-based judgment, personal responsibility and initiative in complex and unpredictable professional environments.
2. Master research methods and practice: Engage in substantial, faculty-supervised research that integrates theory with experimentation, preparing graduates for doctoral studies or research-driven careers.
3. Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with professionals in engineering to deliver real-world outcomes through joint projects.
4. Develop critical evaluation skills: Learn to evaluate existing research and scholarship within a discipline or field of study
5. Communicate with influence: Disseminate research findings effectively through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, grant proposals and stakeholder engagement.
6. Uphold ethical and professional standards: Apply the highest levels of research integrity, ethical conduct and regulatory compliance. Ensure that technological advancements serve the well-being of patients and society.

Careers

Thesis-based MSc graduates are well-equipped for research-intensive roles in the private sector, government, or academia. Many pursue doctoral studies or move into specialized technical or leadership positions across industries such as energy, manufacturing, materials science, and automation.

• Process development engineer
• Materials research scientist
• Control systems analyst
• Research and development engineer
• Environmental or energy systems specialist
• Technical consultant
• PhD researcher or academic assistant

Course Highlights

• Integrated Solid Waste Management CH E 543
• Structures & Characterization of Materials MAT E 661