Paul Dimilla is a Chemistry professor at Northeastern University rated 3.4/5 by 59 students, with 3.3/5 difficulty and 33.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Paul Dimilla professor reviews and ratings: 3.4/5 from 59 student reviews at Northeastern (33.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
If you don't get his lectures, then you have to ask someone else for help because literally all of his materials (textbook, lecture notes, lectures) are worded the exact same way. I had my Pharm roommate help me with the chem and thought he explained things in such a convoluted way. The review sessions were nice, but I don't know how much they helpCHEM1151 2017-12-11 22:42:44 +0000 UTC
Dimilla is one of the most prepared and helpful teachers you will ever have. His lectures are planned out to the minute and his lecture notes are very in depth. Especially for the upper level ChemE classes, he explains all of the derivations. His exams are extremely fair and outlines exactly what he expects from you. He values hard work above all.CHME2320 2016-12-11 23:33:12 +0000 UTC
I had Dimilla for Conservation Principles. He's tough, and expects a lot out of his students, but it makes you work harder. He outlines exactly what he expects from you and as a result is condescending when you don't meet those expectations. Class was spent doing problem sets so it was really useful. He teaches you to think like a chemical engineerCHME2308 2016-03-31 09:20:16 +0000 UTC
Horrible quizzes and exams. No reviews and always test the toughest things.THERMAL 2015-03-26 13:13:16 +0000 UTC
Dimilla is tough but fair.This was the third time I had him and once you get the hang of how he teaches its not so bad.His curves are as steep as they need to be and he molds his tests to the class.His hw is hard but work in groups and go to his office hours and its doable.Just remember he values hard work so just try and it'll be fine.CHME3312 2014-04-09 11:53:29 +0000 UTC
100% the worst teacher i ever had very very very very very bad makes people buy his book for his own gain book is uselessCHEM 2014-04-08 17:05:05 +0000 UTC
He is very thorough in his lectures and likes to go heavy on the math. I actually enjoyed this class, but it was not easy. Homework took 4-20 hours per assignment, most of the time leaning closer to 20. His exams are only a couple problems open book/note/internet (impossible to finish) but he gives tons of partial credit and scales really well.CHME2310 2013-03-06 10:37:35 +0000 UTC
even when i was trying to be curtious he was a rude and acted like his time was worth a lot more then mine.CHEM1 2009-12-12 07:56:53 +0000 UTC
I had Dimilla for Pchem 1 and he did a great job teaching the class although he was extremely technical and if calculus isn't your first language then you're going to have to study HARD. His personality is similar to a robot but he can be funny; just don't take offense because he likes to pick on the class and can be mean. Hardest B+ I've earned.CHM401 2009-09-01 16:33:09 +0000 UTC
Awesome professor and a genuinely nice guy. Gives review sheets and practice tests for every exam and posts other practice material on Blackboard. I don't think you could find a better chem. professor.CHM151 2009-07-06 12:14:24 +0000 UTC
Dr. DiMilla was a great lecturer and a great teacher. He is a little OCD though and his TAs complain about it but you will never see it as a student. Do the homework and show up to lecture and you will learn a lot. Don't miss lecture too much either, he will know because he counts the number of students that come in.CHMU151 2009-01-07 12:17:28 +0000 UTC
When i started, this class i used to hate chemistry, however this teacher is one of the best at NEU. Very clear and explains very well. However, doing the homework and going to class is mandatory for an A. "put a box around that" is his trademark expression. If you study, the class will be very interesting, and i can assure a good gradeCHEM151 2008-03-31 15:12:07 +0000 UTC
Real helpful, definitely dedicated to teaching. Good teacher.CHEM101 2008-03-28 11:30:21 +0000 UTC
HORRIBLE! He rarely knows that hes doing so he just stands there and derives random things for the entire class. AND he gives notes that are wrong (which he refuses to admit) AND his midterm was god awful. Dont ever take PChem2 with this guy you will want to shoot yourself in the foot. blahCHMU403 2005-10-17 05:19:39 +0000 UTC
Very good professor, I never took chem in high school and I can still follow along no problem because he's very clear.CHEMISTRY 2005-09-18 14:38:36 +0000 UTC
Paul Dimilla has an average rating of 3.4/5 from 59 student reviews. 33.0% of students said they would take them again.
Paul Dimilla's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.3/5 based on student reviews.
Paul Dimilla has taught CHEM3431, CHME2308, CHEM1151, CHEM1153, CHME2320, CHEM3403 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.