About the Department of Chemical Engineering

Our impressive portfolio of research activity and industrial engagement allows us to train the future leaders of academia and industry.

Chemical engineering concerns the science and technology related to manufacturing products from raw materials in a safe, sustainable, environmentally benign and cost-effective way.

As the birthplace of chemical engineering we have a history that we're very proud of - one of the many reasons students choose to study chemical engineering at Manchester.

Find the details of academic staff and researchers across our Department.

Find out where we're based and how to reach the Department on campus.

Learn about the history of chemical engineering at the home of its creation as a subject.

Discover what life as a chemical engineering student is like with our virtual open day tour.