Program Overview

Program Details

Introduction

The Chemical Engineering for Energy specialisation explores making industrial processes smaller, cleaner, more energy efficient, and more productive by smarter use of technology and smarter integration. It is central to the ongoing transformation and future opportunities of a wide range of established and emerging industries, including bulk chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, agriculture, and renewable energy.

About this Major

This specialisation will teach students how to apply process modelling techniques at multiple scales to develop a comprehensive understanding of real-life production scenarios, how to identify and quantify potential gains in productivity and efficiency under different operating conditions, and how to design new chemical engineering equipment harnessing new production methods and technologies.

Graduate Opportunities

As a graduate of the Chemical Engineering for Energy specialisation, students will be able to develop a career in a diverse industrial context, including water and wastewater treatment, minerals processing, and atmospheric air protection. They may pursue a career in research or with industry and government departments assessing the environmental, technical, and economic impact of established and emerging technologies.

Career Pathways

• Water and wastewater treatment
  • Minerals processing
  • Atmospheric air protection
• Research
• Industry and government departments
  • Assessing environmental impact
  • Assessing technical impact
  • Assessing economic impact

Courses that Offer this Major

The course information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.

Research Areas

• Bulk chemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Food
• Agriculture
• Renewable energy

Additional Information

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