Need to go to school for research on chemical reactor design?

[chill_factor]

I'm looking to do experimental, hands on research on chemical reactor design. Some possibly areas of interest include multiphase catalysis, interface chemistry in fluids and gas liquefaction. I'd like to avoid semiconductors and materials as my background in this area is minimal and I do not see success for myself in this area, and I want to avoid biology as I have some bad experiences while doing my biochemistry degree.

Would getting a graduate degree help in this aspect, or should I just try to get a job at an oil/gas company and learn on the job? There doesn't seem to be significant research on fluids or catalysis going on at my school's Chemical Engineering department, they're focused on materials, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, environmental processes and drug delivery. My school's Chemistry department does significant research on catalysis theory but focus on lab-scale, and their interface chemistry is mostly in solids and materials.

My degree is in biochemistry. I have significant chemistry background but minimal engineering background (introduction to thermo, advanced thermo, going to take introduction to fluids).

 

[R.Mesri]

A graduate degree may be helpful in this area, as it would give you the appropriate knowledge and skills to tackle more complex research projects. You could also look into taking courses related to chemical reactor design at your school, or even enrolling in a specific program that focuses on chemical engineering. Additionally, you may want to consider getting a job at an oil/gas company, which would provide you with hands-on experience and knowledge in the field of chemical reactor design. This could help you to develop an understanding of the subject matter and the practical applications. Finally, you may consider taking some online courses or attending workshops related to chemical reactor design to further supplement your knowledge.