This field of engineering focuses on the application of biological principles and biochemistry, the chemical processes that occur within living organisms, to advance medical research.
This field of study focuses on developing ways to chemically engineer fuel out of living organisms in an effort to increase sustainability and reduce the use of fossil fuels. Closely related, biotechnology uses living organisms, or parts of living organisms, to create new products and technology.
Researchers in this field study the process of chemical reactions induced by substances, known as catalysts. Catalysts increase the rate of reaction while maintaining their inherent structure.
Researchers combine modeling, simulations and mathematical algorithms with general chemical engineering principles to solve complex equations through advanced computational technology and data analysis.
Materials and devices are able to gain amazing new properties and capabilities when they have features at the nanoscale. Chemical engineers are able to develop and characterize these tiny materials and features and deploy them in industry.
From creating organic batteries to the development of biofuels, this field of study encompasses the use of chemical engineering to produce sustainable renewable energy sources to reduce our carbon footprint.
In this interdisciplinary field that falls under the broad scope of chemical engineering, researchers address varying problems such as process design, operation and optimization of complex systems.
Environment and sustainability in chemical engineering can encompass many things from organic batteries and polymer assemblies to electrochemistry and the development of recyclable materials. Researchers in this field seek to find chemical solutions to pressing environmental issues.
This area of focus can range from studying a reaction between molecules to the creation and design of chemical reactors. Focusing on catalysts and kinetics, this type of engineering blurs the lines between technology and chemistry.
Chemical engineers lead the way in the design, synthesis and processing of materials and connecting those processes to molecular structure and properties. In microelectronics, engineers create patterned electronic structures to allow for newer, faster, multi-functional devices and sensors.
Process control and safety deals with hazardous chemicals in extreme operating conditions with complex automation and control, requiring an understanding of risks. This discipline provides cost-effective solutions that enable control of risks, from design to decommissioning.