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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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

A world first process to sustainably chemically recycle contaminated plastic waste has won the top award at the IChemE Global Awards 2020.

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

Experts from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)’s COVID-19 Response Team have welcomed the early results announced regarding the world's first effective coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech.

IChemE COVID-19 Response Team provide expertise to vaccine development reports

Big night for PETRONAS at first ever virtual IChemE Malaysia Awards

Learning

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

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Online courses

Keep learning from home. We have process safety, project management and personal development topics to choose from, with both 'live and interactive' and 'pre-recorded' delivery formats available.

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.