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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Distinguished Seminar Series 2026

Three speakers. Three contemporary topics. Three powerful seminars. Explore our schedule for the 2026 Distinguished Seminar Series.

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About the Department

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Research

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

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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

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Early career fellowships

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Academic staff

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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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Distinguished Seminar Series | Invention to Innovation: from what if to clinical trials

Event location: Roderic Hill Building, South Kensington Campus
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Distinguished Enterprise Lecture | Building climate innovation platforms at scale – a perspective from the Global South

Event location: ACE Extension, South Kensington Campus
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Crystallogenesis: order at the interface

Event location: Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus
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Distinguished Seminar Series | AI for Science and the Science of AI

Event location: Roderic Hill Building, South Kensington Campus