Welcome to IChemE

We are the leading professional qualifying body for chemical, biochemical and process engineers.

IChemE advances chemical engineering's contribution worldwide for the benefit of society. We support the development of chemical engineering professionals and provide connections to a powerful network of over 35,000 members in more than 100 countries.

We support our members in applying their expertise and experience to make an influential contribution to solving major global challenges. If you're a chemical engineer, student or experienced leader, and want to be part of our vibrant community, join us today.

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Leading chemical engineers to feature as experts in Discovery Channel documentary on engineering incidents

Three leading chemical engineers and Fellows of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) will feature as experts in a new 10-part television documentary focussed on engineering safety incidents from across the world which will be aired on the UK Discovery Channel from tonight (15 January).

IChemE calls on interested members to help them plan their 100th birthday

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is looking for enthusiastic members to help them plan and prepare for their centenary in 2022. IChemE is creating five working parties to lead the ‘IChemE100’ centenary project and has opened the call for member applications today (Tuesday 7 January).

Chemical engineers awarded Damehood and MBEs in 2020 New Year’s Honours

Chemical engineers and Fellows of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Professor Lynn Gladden, Professor Adisa Azapagic and Mark Apsey, have been recognised in the Queen’s 2020 New Year’s Honours list.

New IChemE President focusses on systems thinking and the big picture for process safety

Novel technology addressing climate change concerns wins big at IChemE Global Awards

Learning

Develop your chemical engineering skills and knowledge through training, events, and publications.

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Courses

We offer a range of training courses in process safety, personal development and leadership, process operations, process plant, contract and project management, and sustainability.

Journals

Original, peer-reviewed chemical, process and related engineering research.

Chemical Engineering Matters

This is IChemE's technical roadmap, laying out how chemical engineers will help address the major global challenges of water, energy, food and nutrition, and health and wellbeing.

Loss Prevention Bulletin

In-company training

Partnerships

We partner with higher education bodies and organisations within the process industry, to support the development of chemical engineers and chemical engineering around the world.