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MS with a Concentration in Climate Solutions
The coursework for a concentration in Climate Solutions provides the MS candidate with an understanding of the fundamentals and technological challenges associated with climate solutions including clean energy and storage, geoengineering and their environmental context.
Furthermore, students may choose to learn about electrochemical processes that will continue to rise in importance as sustainable routes to leverage renewable energy for the production of chemicals, fuels, and materials. Students satisfy chemical engineering core and technical elective requirements with no more than 2 courses outside of the department. Through the S2E program, the concentration is also appropriate for students with undergraduate degrees in chemistry, materials science, mechanical engineering and related disciplines.
Any combination of four courses (12 points total) satisfies the Climate Solutions Concentration Requirement:
- CHEN E9400 | Research (Only 3 Points can be used to satisfy concentration requirement to be taken after completion of first semester.)
- CHEN E4201* | Engineering Applications in Electrochemistry
- CHEN E4231* | Solar Fuels
- EAEE E4180 | Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems
- EAEE E4305 | Carbon Utilization and Conversion
- Chen E4600* | Atmospheric Aerosols
- MECE E4211 | Energy Sources and Conversion
- EESC W4008 | Introduction to Atmospheric Science
- EESC G4403 | Managing and Adapting to Climate Change
- CHEN 4860 | NMR in Bio, Soft, and Energy materials
- EESC G6922x | Atmospheric Radiation
*Scientist to Engineer (S2E) students are eligible to take this elective during the first semester and count the course as within the department of chemical engineering.
Course List
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Core Courses
- A Better Planet by Design
- Energy Sources and Conversion
- Energy System Economics and Optimization
- Introduction to Carbon Management
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Electives
- Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems
- Advanced Thermodynamics
- Air Pollution Prevention and Control
- Alternative Energy Resources
- Carbon Capture
- Catalysis for Emission Control
- CO2 Utilization and Conversion
- Earth and Environmental Engineering Research
- Earth and Environmental Engineering Thesis
- Electrochemical Energy Storage (offered alternate years)
- Engineering Applications of Electrochemistry
- Environmental Data Analysis and Modeling
- Foundations of Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Catalysis
- Physicochemical Processes
- Separation Science and Technology
- Solar Energy and Storage
- Solar Fuels
- Solar Thermal Engineering
- Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Careers in Sustainable Energy
This elective specialization is designed for young engineers and active professionals who want to work in large and international energy development markets. Your skills and knowledge will enable you to play a vital role in designing and implementing clean energy technologies, improving energy efficiency, and deploying energy storage solutions.
You could move into industries such as climate tech, renewable energy, power generation, and transportation, where you’ll focus on sustainable energy practices and compliance with environmental standards. You will also be well equipped to work for nonprofit organizations and international agencies tackling global challenges in energy access and climate change. As a sustainable energy engineer, you will be able to drive the transition to cleaner energy systems and address the pressing environmental issues worldwide.