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Our Department of Chemical and Process Engineering has pioneering and enduring chemical engineering courses and long-standing collaborations with the chemical industry.

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What we are researching

Internet of things

Modularisation and mini-plants

Multiscale modelling and optimisation

Robotics and artificial intelligence

Our course

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Chemical and Process Engineering Research PhD

What our students say

Katie Costello

Chemical and Process Engineering Research PhD

I have access to a large range of ultrasonic equipment, and also fantastic bio-labs where I conduct my bacterial research.

Ioannis Kalargaris

Chemical and Process Engineering Research

I’ve been able to improve my entrepreneurial skills and develop a ‘green’ business idea which has gone through to the final round of an EU Project award, where I will have to pitch to investors.

Expert support

The Doctoral College supports the academic and professional development of postgraduate researchers to ensure our world-leading research continues to grow. There is also an extensive Researcher Development Programme run at university level.