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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Jane Cutler to take up IChemE Deputy President role

The Institution of Chemical Engineers has announced that Jane Cutler, a Non-Executive Director with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, has been elected by the membership to take up the position of Deputy President from June.

IChemE team help identify process to safely reuse PPE

IChemE was recently approached by NHS England and NHS Improvement to provide a proposal to review how PPE might be decontaminated and safely reused, helping to alleviate any potential shortages.

National Engineering Policy Centre to provide advice to government on reaching net zero emissions

A group of industry experts mobilised through the UK National Engineering Policy Centre, including a representative from IChemE, has convened to provide advice to the UK government to help address the long-term global threat posed by climate change.

IChemE’s COVID-19 Response Team creates new workstreams to help reduce the impact of the coronavirus pandemic

New biosector careers profiles launched to inspire students

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.