Villanova's chemical engineering curriculum develops a fundamental scientific and technical understanding, as well teamwork, ethical values and interpersonal skills. This combination makes our graduates highly successful within the multitude of career paths they enter – not only in traditional technical positions, but also such divergent fields as medicine, law, business and commerce. Many of our graduates use their education as a stepping stone to earning an advanced degree, either in chemical engineering or in a variety of other disciplines.

Through the years, graduates of the Chemical Engineering Department have contributed to advancements in a wide range of technologies. Their scientific and leadership skills have enabled them to succeed in industries based on a variety of products: chemicals, petroleum and energy, nano-and advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, micro-electronics and consumer products.

Graduates have contributed to scientific advancement in such diverse areas as chemistry, biochemistry, medicine and biomedical engineering, material science, and environmental science.

Distinguished Chemical Engineering Alumni

John Paul Jones, III
BChE '72
Chairman and CEO
Air Products and Chemicals

John G. Drosdick
BChE '65
Chairman, CEO & President
Sunoco

Dr. Nance Dicciani
BChE '69
Chairman and CEO
Honeywell Specialty Materials

Anthony J. Cavanna
BChE '61
Exectuive VP and CFO
Trex Corporation (formerly VP Mobil Chemicals)

Robert J. Bettacci
BChE '64
Senior VP (retired)
W. R. Grace and Company