Can a Chemical Engineer Write a PhD Dissertation on Statistical Mechanics?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of a chemical engineer writing their PhD dissertation on statistical mechanics, and the difficulties in finding relevant information and resources. The person has tried searching online and asking their advisor, but has not been successful in finding direct applications of statistical mechanics in chemical engineering. They also mention the lack of a PhD program at their university and the limited usefulness of the internet in their search.
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Ok can someone tell me if its possible for a chemical engineer to write his Phd dissertation about statistical mechanics? Does anyone have any links to useful websites? Also does anyone know any questions in Fluid Dynamics from Physics that may be solved in a Chemical Engineering Concept.

I've tried hard but couldn't find any direct applications of Stat.Mechs in Chemical Engineering.
 
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Ask your advisor.
 
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Hehe very funny...advisor doesn't know because he specializes in something completely different. Another thing, there's no phd program at my uni so the others don't know either. The internet hasnt been of much use either. Anything I found had to be purchased online.
 

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