This option is the traditional chemical engineering program and typically requires a BS degree in the field. A Thesis is required of all candidates. Research areas available in the department include thermodynamics, biomass conversion, hazardous waste treatment, and composite materials among others. Industrial-Hazardous Waste Management IHWM is a broad based program that was designed to address the broad spectra of hazardous waste. This option requires a B.S. degree in an ABET accredited engineering discipline.
Course work is determined by individual student needs and is provided by several departments.
Areas of study include environmental chemistry, waste minimization, partitioning and transport of hazardous materials in the environment, modeling environmental processes, waster treatment, incineration, recycling options, hydrology, geology, and toxicology. Thesis topics may be selected from ongoing research in hazardous waste treatment and waste minimization. A Thesis is required of all candidates. To secure additional information, write to the Department Head, Department of Chemical Engineering, P.O. Box 9595, Mississippi State, MS 39762. This page maintained by Terri Roberson.