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 33,000 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.

News

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IChemE welcomes new fund to expand medicines manufacturing and calls for focus on building a resilient supply chain

Following the announcement from the UK Prime Minister of a new £20m fund to support the manufacture of medicines and diagnostic equipment, experts from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)’s COVID-19 Response Team have welcomed the fund which intends to improve the domestic medicine supply chain in the UK and create jobs in the process.

Innovative R&D team awarded IChemE medal for 3D printing article

An innovative R&D team from Air Liquide has been presented with the Hanson Medal by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Raphael Faure, Matthieu Flin, Pascal Del-Gallo and Marc Wagner were awarded the medal for their article ‘Add It Up!’ which was featured in The Chemical Engineer magazine.

Climate change tops chemical engineers’ agenda with Iaunch of IChemE’s position statement

Aiming to take a lead role in tackling climate change, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has published its position statement with the commitment to work with all stakeholders, from governments to communities around the world, to deliver a fair, safe and sustainable future.

Sustainable plastic recycling firm tops the bill at the IChemE Global Awards 2020

IChemE welcomes COVID-19 vaccine development and calls for engineering focus to meet targets

Learning

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

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Online courses

Keep learning remotely. We offer 'live and interactive' and 'on demand' courses covering process safety, project and contract management, and personal development.

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.

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In-company courses

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.