The program aims at developing and conducting fundamental Chemical Engineering Research.
Original Research Leadership: The ability to conduct fundamental and applied research independently, leading to novel contributions in the field of chemical engineering.
Technical Problem Solving: Mastery in identifying and resolving complex industrial problems through advanced theoretical insights and methods of inquiry.
Specialized Expertise: Advanced knowledge in one of the program’s four main tracks: Transport Phenomena, Process Control, Chemical Industries, or Material Engineering.
Industry Integration: Ability to strengthen links between academia and industry by applying doctoral-level research to specific industrial challenges within the Kingdom.
Scientific Communication: Proficiency in communicating research findings through a high-quality doctoral dissertation and peer-reviewed publications.
Safety & Sustainability: A deep-seated commitment to safety standards, ethical engineering practices, and environmental sustainability in chemical operations.
The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from King Saud University or from any other recognized institution.
The applicant must hold a Master of Science degree in regular study mode in Chemical Engineering or related engineering fields from King Saud University or any other recognized institution, with a grade of no less than “Very Good” if the university uses grades, and a cumulative GPA of 3.75/5 or equivalent. The applicant must contact the department to confirm whether their specialization is considered a related engineering field before applying through the electronic admissions portal.
The applicant must have a minimum score of 6 in the IELTS Academic test or its equivalent.
The applicant must have a minimum score of 144 in the quantitative section of the GRE General test, or a minimum score of 65 in the quantitative section of the General Aptitude Test for university graduates.
First Year – First Semester
CHE602 – Advanced Chemical Engineering Principles – 3 Credit Hours
CHE618 – Research Methodology in Chemical Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
First Year – Second Semester (Elective Track Selection)
Elective Courses (Choose 12 Credit Hours from one track)
Transport Phenomena Track
CHE605 – Properties of Gases & Liquids – 3 Credit Hours
CHE614 – Advanced Heat Transfer – 3 Credit Hours
CHE617 – Advanced Topics in Diffusion – 3 Credit Hours
Control & Systems Engineering Track
CHE604 – Advanced Computational Techniques – 3 Credit Hours
CHE622 – Simulation of Chemical Processes – 3 Credit Hours
CHE625 – AI in Chemical Industries – 3 Credit Hours
Chemical Industries Track
CHE611 – Advanced Separation Processes – 3 Credit Hours
CHE613 – Biochemical Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
CHE641 – Advanced Petroleum Refining – 3 Credit Hours
Material Engineering Track
CHE636 – Corrosion Control – 3 Credit Hours
CHE643 – Advances in Polymerization – 3 Credit Hours
CHE631 – Advanced Physical Chemistry – 3 Credit Hours
Comprehensive Examination
After completing coursework, students must pass a written and oral qualifying exam to advance to the research phase.
Doctoral Dissertation
Students conduct original, novel scientific research and defend a thesis in a specialized chemical engineering topic.
