School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Centres for Doctoral Training
Fully funded PhD places in developing the next generation of chemical products
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97%
"world-leading" or "internationally excellent"
Submitted research outputs - REF 2021
Top 10
in the UK for Chemical Engineering
Complete University Guide 2022
Top 100
in the world for Chemical Engineering
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021
Research and innovation
The breadth of our capabilities and expertise allows us to take a true ‘atoms-to-products’ approach to process engineering and design, with impact across virtually all industrial sectors, including oil and gas, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, consumer products, foods and feeds, advanced materials and devices, and environmental protection.

School of Chemical and Process Engineering celebrates REF success
Research carried out in the School of Chemical and Process Engineering has…
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Cash from trash: could it clean up the world?
The world is facing a growing waste problem, with 2bn tonnes produced last…
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow awarded a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dr Geeta Sharma, School of Chemical and Process Engineering, has been awarded…
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Aviation Technology graduate wins Study UK award
Aakarshan Kathuria, a 2011 Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies graduate,…
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We have an expert team, which supports our academics to exchange vital knowledge and experience with industry and other organisations.
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We offer a range of short courses, which are linked to our research and specifically designed for people in industry.
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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.
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