About | Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Department
Chemical Engineering deals with the technology of using chemical and physical processes to convert naturally-occurring raw materials into useful chemical products. By combining the art of industrial technology with modern concepts of science and engineering, it is possible to bring about the realization of processes developed in the laboratory for the production of industrial products and consumer goods.
The program is designed to educate the students in the basic fundamentals of chemical engineering and train them in research and development. The curriculum contains a number of elective and specialized topics such as petroleum refining, petrochemicals, desalination, natural gas engineering, corrosion and polymerization.
The program is supported by ten well-equipped laboratories in the areas of process measurement and control, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, pilot unit operations, petroleum refining, analytical chemistry, wastewater treatment, process simulation, environment engineering and research. These laboratories are designed to familiarize students with theoretical and practical aspects of chemical engineering fundamentals and introducing them to the atmosphere of chemical industrial operations.
The students upon graduation may find possibilities to continue their education toward higher degrees or to join industries and organizations such as petroleum refineries, oil production fields, petrochemical plants, pharmaceuticals, food industry, environmental organizations, etc.
CHE Program Mission
The Chemical Engineering Department produces chemical engineers capable of meeting the technological and societal needs of Kuwait and the Gulf region. This mission is fulfilled by providing a broad curriculum in the basic sciences, process systems and design, unit operations, and in modem experimental and computing techniques. The program strives for academic excellence through continual assessment of the outcomes. The focus is on petroleum and petrochemical technology, environmental engineering, and water technology.
CHE Program Vision
The Chemical Engineering Department strives for regional and international recognition in teaching, research and community service. It enriches the standard of engineering education, continually enhances the quality and competence of graduated students, and stimulates outstanding research activities that contribute to the advancement of the chemical engineering profession and the development of local and regional industry.
Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Undergraduate Program in Chemical Engineering will:
- be productive in their chosen careers in the public and private sectors; especially in the fields of oil refining, petrochemicals, and water;
- advance in responsibility and leadership in their careers and engage in ongoing professional development by successfully pursuing graduate studies and/or other learning activities; and
- contribute to the welfare of society by directing their skills and technical expertise toward addressing the needs of the community and the environment.
Student Outcomes
Students graduating from the chemical engineering program at Kuwait University are expected to achieve the following outcomes:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Bimolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.