Chemical Engineering For Energy Transition LUT University

Overview

To mitigate global warming, fossil resources need to be replaced by renewable ones. That is an enormous task, but also a great opportunity for chemical engineers since new processes and products need to be developed. 

In addition, the studies introduce current topics related to the conversion of renewable energy into chemical products, such as hydrogen production, carbon capture, and the synthesis of fuels and chemicals from renewable power. The focus will be on the energy efficiency of processes and competitive product costs. Moreover, the studies deal with process intensification, where compact, energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions will make the chemical industry competitive also in future.

Teaching in this  Chemical Engineering For Energy Transition programme from LUT University  is based on existing challenges in chemical engineering. The programme includes lectures, exercises, assignments, and student projects. Novel teaching methods are applied. Several courses apply group design projects. The assignments are often about industrial topics and problems in converting power into chemicals.

Career prospects

You will acquire practical skills and the latest information on practices and trends in chemical engineering.  

You will be able to find work in many industry sectors, such as the chemical and process industry, fuel production, pulp and paper manufacturing, food processing, energy production, metal and mineral refining, electronics, or the pharmaceutical industry.

Typical job include, for example, research and development specialist, design and project engineer or manager, production engineer and manager, environmental and safety engineer, or sales and marketing engineer.

In addition, you will also obtain a firm basis to continue your studies in doctoral programmes.