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.

News

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IChemE offers expert support to government in response to the coronavirus

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has written to the UK government to volunteer the profession’s support during the COVID-19 emergency.

IChemE announces candidates for Deputy President

Members of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) are being encouraged to engage online with their next Deputy President ahead of voting opening next month.

Piper Alpha survivor to deliver Trevor Kletz lecture at Hazards 30

Piper Alpha survivor Steve Rae will share the story of how his survival has led to a lifelong drive to improve safety culture in the oil and gas industry in a lecture at the Institution of Chemical Engineers’ (IChemE) Hazards 30 conference in Manchester.

Chemical engineering excellence recognised through IChemE medals

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

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.