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 37,000 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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Members to vote on fresh changes to Royal Charter and By-laws ahead of AGM

Voting Members (Fellows and Chartered Members) of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) are being invited to vote on proposed changes to the Institution’s Royal Charter and By-laws ahead of its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 20 May.

New chemical engineering books available to IChemE members

Twenty new books have been added to the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) online library Knovel; including a recently updated title of the popular chemical engineering textbook by Coulson and Richardson.

Leading gasification expert awarded IChemE medal

Chemical engineer Chris Higman, an expert in integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC), was awarded the Hebden Medal by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for his excellence in gasification.

Chemical engineers quiz MPs on science funding and single-use plastic in Parliament

Celebrating chemical engineering achievement in Aberdeen

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.

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Universities: accredit your degree

Information for universities on benchmarking, accreditation and re-accreditation of their degree programmes.

Accredited company training schemes (ACTS)

Information for graduates looking for companies with an ACTS, and information for companies looking to accredit their scheme.

IChemE Safety Centre

IChemE Safety Centre (ISC) is focused on improving process safety.