About

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up.

Engineering the Future

The UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering links the impact of the sciences with advances in technology and engineering, spanning traditional boundaries.

UChicago PME was built with interdisciplinary research in mind. Our students receive an education and training grounded in a variety of disciplines – from physics to chemistry and electrical engineering to materials science, and more. Students graduate prepared for a competitive career in industry, government, or academia.

UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

Meet the Interim Dean

Stuart Rowan is Interim Dean of the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, Barry L. MacLean Professor for Molecular Engineering Innovation and Enterprise, and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Chicago. He also holds an appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. 

An internationally recognized leader in polymer science and supramolecular chemistry, Rowan's research focuses on the design of adaptive and sustainable materials, including self-healing, stimuli-responsive, and recyclable polymers with applications in energy, health, and environmental sustainability. 

Stuart Rowan, interim dean, standing with arms crossed in a research laboratory.
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invention disclosures resulting in 156 patents licensed

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Faculty at UChicago PME

$1.55M

average annual grant expenditures per faculty