Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the chemical and physical processes used to develop and make products such as pharmaceuticals, artificial organs, semiconductors, oil refineries, solar panels, clean water, and biocompatible polymers. Chemical engineers have made major contributions to modern society. With the additional knowledge of biology, chemical engineers are devising new ways for living organisms to perform molecular transformations, and discovering new schemes for delivery of medicines to specific sites in the body.

The chemical engineering program intends to prepare chemical engineers for life-long achievement through education in the principles of chemical engineering, and to encourage development of communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

A basic foundation in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering is established in the first two years of the curriculum. A core of required Chemistry and Chemical Engineering courses is followed by a selection of electives. One group of electives will prepare students to be biochemical engineers, and another group to be chemical process and material engineers.

In addition, ChE students can also choose three optional tracks (Senior Project Track, Foreign Exchange Track and Extended Training Track).

• Senior Project Track is for students who would like to conduct their projects under the supervision of ChE faculty members.
• Foreign Exchange Track is designed for students who wish to participate in an exchange program with foreign partner universities.
• Extended Training Track is designed for students who would like to participate in a longer training period (for the whole semester) under a co-operative training program with companies or organizations.