Chemical and Materials Engineering
Chemical
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University of Auckland
Chemical and Materials Engineering involves transforming raw materials into valuable end-products and developing high-performance materials for society.
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Apply chemical, physical, and biological sciences to materials engineering
Students will be able to use knowledge from the sciences to analyze and solve problems regarding the transformation of raw materials into valuable products.
Design and operate chemical engineering processes
Graduates will learn methods to design, operate, and maintain large-scale industrial processes, focusing on efficiency and product quality.
Prioritize safety and environmental responsibility
Students will develop the ability to incorporate safety measures, loss prevention, and environmental protection into engineering practice.
What You're Signing Up For
Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland is about converting raw materials into useful products and developing advanced materials for various industries. The field draws from chemical, physical, and biological sciences to approach the transformation of materials, focusing on composition, energy, structure, and safety within large-scale industrial and manufacturing processes. The department's philosophy emphasizes clean technology and environmental responsibility.
Course Content
- Conversion of raw materials into useful products (e.g., petroleum, plastics, food, pharmaceuticals)
- Development of high-performance materials for advanced applications
- System approaches to material transformations at molecular to global scales
- Design and operation of large-scale manufacturing and processing systems
- Process chemistry and energy management
- Safety, loss prevention, and environmental protection
- Pollution prevention and clean technology
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Energy
Minerals
Environmental Engineering
Waste Management
Biotechnology
Manufacturing
Materials Industry
Future employment opportunities might be
Chemical Engineer
Materials Engineer
Process Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Nanomaterials Scientist
Biotechnology Industry Professional
Manufacturing Plant Operator
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