Department of Chemical Engineering

Our mission is to deliver world-leading research, education, enterprise, leadership and inspiration in chemical engineering, locally, nationally and globally.

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About the Department

Learn more about our aims, mission, vision and values.

Research

Our research is at the forefront of innovation in chemical engineering. Find out more about our research themes and facilities.

Study with us

Our degree programmes are led by world-renowned academics and researchers. Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate offering.

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Enterprise

We are leaders in Enterprise, explore our events and resources to support your entrepreneurial journey.
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Early career fellowships

We encourage applications to a range of fellowships.

Academic staff

Find out more about our world-renowned team of academics and teaching staff.

Key facts about the Department of Chemical Engineering

Recipients of the Athena SWAN Silver Award Find out more
Ranked Top Three in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 Find out more
Conferred the LEAF Gold Award for sustainable lab practices Find out more

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  • Training Course

Optimisation Accelerator: Improving Decisions through Optimisation

Event location: Roderic Hill Building, South Kensington Campus
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  • Workshop

Optimisation Accelerator: Improving Decisions through Optimisation

Event location: Roderic Hill Building, South Kensington Campus
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  • Conference

Thermodynamics Conference 2026

Event location: ACE Extension, South Kensington Campus