Chemical Engineering Department

About the Department

The Department of Chemical Engineering was established in 2023. Chemical engineering is one of the branches of engineering that integrates knowledge from chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and engineering principles to develop, design, and improve industrial processes and systems. Chemical engineers play a crucial role in transforming raw materials into valuable products and in designing processes that are more efficient, economical, safe, and environmentally friendly.

Academic Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Sciences.

Study Duration

4 academic years.

Career Opportunities for Chemical Engineering Graduates

Chemical engineers possess skills that enable them to lead in various industrial and production sectors, including:

• Oil Refining and Processing: Working in oil refineries to manage separation, distillation, and conversion processes of crude oil into fuels and petrochemical derivatives.
• Petrochemical Industries: Producing plastics, chemical fertilizers, and resin materials used in thousands of industries.
• Pharmaceutical and Food Industries: Supervising pharmaceutical production lines, designing food manufacturing processes, and ensuring their quality and safety.
• Water Treatment and Environmental Engineering: Designing and operating desalination plants and treating industrial waste to reduce environmental impact.
• Process Engineering: Designing and monitoring industrial units within factories to ensure maximum production efficiency with minimum energy consumption.
• Materials and Cement Industry: Developing and producing construction materials, glass, ceramics, and paints according to international standards.

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