**Professionally accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology**

Chemical Engineering applies chemical, physical and biological processes to convert materials to more valuable products or useful forms of energy. The role of a chemical engineer is to conceptualize, design, develop, control and operate those processes so that they are profitable, safe, efficient and environmentally acceptable. Chemical Engineering education is unique for its strong emphasis on building-up the ability to apply a system’s approach to problem solving, to synthesize useful results, to from productive partnerships with other professions, and to apply principles from a broad range of scientific disciplines. Completion of the Chemical Engineering Program leads to the BS degree and provides the basis for continuous professional growth or graduate studies in chemical engineering, and for admission to professional schools such as medical, law or business.

“According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2007 year-end report, reported on September 2007, Chemical Engineering is the most lucrative college degree, with an average starting salary of $59,218, up 5.2% from 2006.”

News! The new chemical engineering curriculum was approved by the Hampton University faculty and will take effect starting fall 2008. Click here to read more.

The Department of Chemical Engineering offers:

• a high faculty / student ratio;
• a high job placement rate;
• paid undergraduate research experience;
• merit-based scholarships.

Contact Information:

Dr. Ates Akyurtlu
Chairperson of Chemical Engineering
Telephone: (757) 727-5599
E-mail: ates.akyurtlu@hamptonu.edu

Mail:
Department of Chemical Engineering
Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia 23668