The Department of Chemical Engineering is one of the world’s leading institutions in both teaching and research in chemical engineering.

Research carried out within the Department covers a very broad spectrum, ranging from technological studies of the behaviour of processes and equipment to techniques for process planning, design and control. This is supported by a wide range of specialist research facilities, including a carbon capture pilot plant – the most sophisticated facility of its kind in the world.

Teaching and research laboratories are well equipped and backed by comprehensive technical services.

The Department has strong links with industrial and commercial organisations, including BP, Shell, ICI, P&G, GlaxoSmithKline and Unilever, which provide financial support for bursaries and real world research projects.

Facilities

Our specialist facilities include:

• High pressure engineering laboratories for studies up to 8,000 bar
• A clean laboratory for work on surfaces
• A world-leading carbon capture pilot plant
• A tissue engineering laboratory
• Laboratories specialising in nanotechnology and supercritical processes

Research studies are underpinned by electronics and computing services, engineering workshops, and an analytical laboratory.

Study opportunities

The Department offers a number of study options to help you take your knowledge to the next level.