Materials Systems for Sustainability
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is at the forefront of engineering and science related to materials systems, addressing challenges and technological issues that have a major impact on humanity and quality of life. We offer:
- 20+ lab groups at UChicago PME engaged in materials, energy, and sustainability research
- Two DOE Energy Frontier Research Centers and an NSF Regional Innovation Engine, among other initiatives
- A close partnership with Argonne National Laboratory and its Center for Molecular Engineering
We are training students to become the next generation of leaders in science, engineering, and beyond. ”
Carlos Medina Jimenez
Tirrell Group
“Coming to PME is like beginning the next chapter of your career, regardless of your background. You’ll learn all the skills you need to move forward successfully.”
Sonia Vohra
Master's program - Polymer Science and Engineering Track
“PME truly helped me build a bridge to countless opportunities in engineering and afforded me the skills to excel in them.”
Yahao Dai
Wang Group
“PME is home to a diverse student body from many different disciplines. It's rare to find so many research interests working together. That was really exciting for me as a researcher.”
Why Engineering at the University of Chicago?
- 100% of PhD students start research in their first year
- PME’s leading faculty experts unite eight scientific and engineering disciplines through an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum
- Students work with 40+ internationally recognized faculty members and 20+ researchers from Argonne National Laboratory
- More than 200 PME graduates have entered roles as data scientists, engineers, and research consultants, or continued their research at academic institutions.