What is Chemical Engineering ?

Chemical engineering is a bridge connecting chemistry (chemical reactions in test tube) to the real world outside laboratory. Chemistry engineers find methods for increasing the laboratory scale of processes to an industrial scale. For this purpose, based on knowledge of physical, chemical and biological phenomena, they apply engineering principles to: invent, design, develop and implement processes, manage and operate processes, design and improve products. Chemical engineering is, first of all, knowledge of processes and appliances in industrial systems, ability to design and supervise the operation of industrial systems.

What does such an engineer do, what does his / her job look like?

Chemical engineer primarily deals with the design of processes which involves: developing new processes, designing equipment and systems for processes, controlling a process or improving the process. Engineers, graduates of Chemical Engineering deal with physical and chemical changes (such as chemical and biochemical reactions, momentum, heat and mass transfer processes) on different scales, i.e. on the molecular level (how molecules react), on the process level (as changes occur in apparatus), on the system level (which way processes can be related to each other) and on the global level (logistics, management, environment).

Where can a graduate work?

Chemical Engineering makes it possible to achieve many attractive professional careers in the country and abroad. Engineers with the specialty of Chemical and Process Engineering are easily able to find employment in small and large companies with a wide range of activities. Process Engineer is still one of the best-paid professions in the world. Our graduates are specialists needed in the chemical and refining, natural gas treatment, rubber, food and pharmaceutical, energy and heating industries, municipal and sewage treatment plants, process equipment construction, design offices, consulting companies, environmental control services, safety, industrial hygiene, in laboratories and research institutes. Graduates, who do not want to work in the industry can easily find employment in other sectors, because they acquired skills in solvingmodern engineering problems at university. They possess skills in engineering analysis and management.Chemical engineer has the ability to prepare technical documentation and has the appropriate qualifications to participate in research and development projects focused on the needs of the industry.

What does the wide range of scientific research look like? What projects do students work on?

Classes in Chemical Engineering are conducted by the competent and qualified staff. Students have access to the latest simulation and process optimisation software and modern, well-equipped laboratories. The high quality of education is confirmed by the qualification of Chemical Engineering in the Shanghai ranking. The high quality of didactics coincides with the research carried out by the scientific and didactic staff. During their studies, students have the opportunity to cooperate with scientists as part of research projects financed from external sources. As part of these projects, students can pursue their scientific interests as well as obtain a direct contact with academic teachers.What skills will students obtain during their studies?By studying Chemical and Process Engineering you will gain a wide range of skills. You will have universal technical knowledge in chemistry, physics, mathematics, biochemistry, mechanics, material engineering and computer science. You will learn the basics of economics, management, safety and environmental protection. You will gain the ability to apply the latest achievements in the field of computer-aided design of processes. A student of Chemical Engineering will acquire knowledge in various fields, e.g. science, technology, information technology, economics, management, entrepreneurship, security, health and the environment. You will acquirethe ability to design apparatus and processes (e.g. manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, processing of polymers and food products, energy production, processing of oil and gas, environmental protection), products (e.g.: chemicals, polymers, consumer products, food products, pharmaceuticals) as well as production apparatus and systems.

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