Mission

The Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is committed to delivering an outstanding, creative, and student-centered education that prepares engineers to be innovative problem solvers and responsible leaders. Through a curriculum that balances strong fundamentals with practical, real-world applications, we empower students to apply chemical engineering principles to serve industry, government, and communities locally, regionally, and globally.

Guided by the values of collaboration, collegiality, honesty, integrity, respect, and transparency, our faculty maintains a curriculum that is relevant to industry, academia, and professional advancement. We are dedicated to impactful research, contemporary development, and a hands-on engineering practice that addresses the evolving challenges of our time. By fostering a community grounded in respect and shared cultural traditions, we aim to develop engineers who are not only technically skilled but also ethically responsible and committed to improving the world for future generations.