The department's emphasis is on the fundamentals that academic work traditionally provides as the basis for commercial development and manufacturing. The relevance of the studies is demonstrated by the industrial funds that complement support from government agencies.

what do chemical engineers do?

They apply the principles of chemistry to solve problems involving the production or use of chemicals and biochemicals. They design equipment and processes for large-scale chemical manufacturing, plan and test methods of manufacturing products and treating byproducts, and supervise production. Chemical engineers apply principles of physics, mathematics, and mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as chemistry. Some may specialize in a particular chemical process, such as oxidation or polymerization. Others specialize in a particular field, such as nanomaterials, or in the development of specific products. They must be aware of all aspects of chemicals manufacturing and how the manufacturing process affects the environment and the safety of workers and consumers. Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics