Academics
PhD Program
Our program brings together students from a wide range of disciplines to address problems of global significance.
We welcome students who specialize in materials science, physics, chemical and biological engineering, and more. Our innovative approach to science and engineering drives solution-focused collaboration. At the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME), we teach the fundamental principles you’ll need to succeed in boundary-crossing research, design, and entrepreneurship.
Quick Links
Areas of Research
-
Immunoengineering
PhD research theme
-
Materials Systems for Sustainability and Health
PhD research theme
-
Quantum Engineering
PhD research theme
-
Arts, Sciences and Technology
Non-degree arts theme
Learning from Leaders
When you start your graduate work at Pritzker Molecular Engineering, you'll find a growing team of top-tier researchers from diverse science and engineering disciplines to support you.
Your professors–pioneers in their fields–will quickly become your mentors. They will connect you with our partners in academia, industry, and government.
You'll have access to research advisors not only at PME, but also at the prestigious Argonne National Laboratory, as well as fellow STEM departments including chemistry, physics, and immunology. This adds up to an environment teeming with exciting discoveries, new technologies, and innovative solutions–where you can grow into a leader in the field of molecular engineering.
Quick Links
A Program Built for the 21st Century
We take our role as the first school in the nation dedicated to molecular engineering seriously. It drives us to carve out a new path in engineering research and education.
We transcend traditional boundaries by bringing together interdisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists to holistically address societal issues. Our pioneering approach to education teaches you not only the fundamentals of molecular engineering, but also how to communicate your work to a variety of audiences. You'll have the opportunity to take electives across the University—from business classes at Booth to policy courses at Harris Public Policy to astrophysics in the Physical Sciences Division.
Quick Links
Academics
Campus Resources
-
UChicagoGRAD
A one-stop shop for grad student resources -
International Students
Supporting our global student body -
Diversity & Inclusion
Supporting a diverse student body -
Disability Services
Committed to the full participation of all -
Student Life
A thriving campus culture awaits you -
Hyde Park & Chicago
Get to know our neighborhood -
Health & Wellness
University services that help keep you healthy -
Family Resources
Helping student families and their unique needs
World-class Labs, Cutting-edge Facilities
PME’s main hub, the William Eckhardt Research Center, features cutting-edge facilities like our biomolecular research labs, cleanrooms, molecular imaging facilities, and nanofabrication facility.
Plus, most PME faculty members have joint appointments at Argonne, so you’ll have access to even more world-class facilities, in areas including scattering, imaging, and computation.
Quick Links
Meet our students
Bianca Edozie
Tay Lab
Immunoengineering
“I chose PME because it has an incredible collective of faculty interested in big research problems. I wanted to be immersed in an environment that’s making an impact.”
Cyrus Zeledon
Awschalom Group
Quantum Engineering
“The true interdisciplinary research and conversations that occur between students and faculty sets PME apart from the rest.”
Lauren "Ande" Hesser
Nagler and Hubbell labs
Immunoengineering
“PME allows so many opportunities to try something you’ve never done before, or maybe even something that no one has ever done before.”
Contact Us
For general inquiries about the PhD program, questions on financial aid, or to schedule a visit to PME, please contact applypmephd@uchicago.edu
David Taylor
Dean of Students
davidtaylor@uchicago.edu
Phone: 773.834.2057
Aaron Esser-Kahn
Chair of the Admissions Committee
aesserkahn@uchicago.edu