Chemical Engineering (Professional Master's Degree of Engineering)
Chemical Engineering (Professional Master's Degree of Engineering)
Objective
The program aims to cultivate high-level application-oriented professionals with a solid foundation in chemical engineering theory and practical engineering skills. Graduates are expected to:
Solve complex engineering problems related to clean energy transformation, green synthesis of fine chemicals, and environmentally friendly catalysis.
Address challenges in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, with expertise in process design, catalyst development, and sustainable industrial technologies.
Meet the demands of national and regional industries, emphasizing interdisciplinary integration across chemistry, biology, materials science, and environmental engineering.
Research Areas
1. Chemical Process Engineering
This research area focuses on the clean conversion and utilization of biomass, coal, and natural gas, as well as the green synthesis of high-value fine chemicals. Key topics include:
Development of environmentally friendly catalytic synthesis processes.
Efficient catalytic conversion of raw materials such as waste oils, tar, biomass, syngas, and petrochemical C4 fractions into clean fuels and green fine chemical products.
Research on clean production technologies, including alkylanthraquinone production and aromatic alkylation to synthesize organic chemical intermediates.
Recent achievements include over 210 academic papers (110 indexed by SCI/EI), 50 authorized national invention patents, and industrial application of technologies such as acidic ionic liquid synthesis and catalytic distillation for n-propyl acetate production. Research outcomes have won multiple national and industry awards, including the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation Science and Technology Progress Awards.
2. Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Engineering
This area emphasizes innovations in pharmaceutical engineering and fine chemical production to meet the technological needs of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region's healthcare sector. Key topics include:
Development of chemical drugs, biopharmaceuticals, and traditional Chinese medicine products with novel preparation processes.
Research on quality analysis instrumentation, intelligent control technologies, and nano drug delivery systems.
Production of medical materials, virus purification media, and drug intermediates.
Recent achievements include over 280 academic papers (180 indexed by SCI/EI), 50 authorized national patents, and industrial applications of health products like "Tangbichi" mulberry leaf tablets and "Luxiang Tianxia" herbal drinks. The research has earned national and provincial awards, such as the Outstanding Scientific Research Achievement Award of Higher Education Institutions and the Henan Province Science and Technology Progress Award.
3. Industrial Catalysis
This research area specializes in environmental catalysis and emission reduction technologies. Key topics include:
NOx and SOx catalytic reduction in industrial emissions.
VOCs reduction, clean fuel production, and wastewater treatment.
Design and development of environmentally friendly catalytic materials and their industrial applications.
Recent achievements include over 220 academic papers (100 indexed by SCI/EI), 30 authorized national patents, and industrial applications in catalyst development for fuel cleaning and pollution reduction. Significant technologies, such as high-performance FCC catalysts and NOx reduction under high particulate concentrations, have received national awards, including the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation Technology Invention Award.
Career
Graduates of this program have broad career prospects in chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, environmental protection, and industrial catalysis. They can work in:
Chemical Process Engineering: Clean energy production, green chemical synthesis, and resource recycling.
Pharmaceutical Engineering: Drug development, quality control, and production of fine chemicals and medical materials.
Environmental Catalysis: Development of catalytic technologies for emission reduction, VOCs control, and industrial wastewater treatment.
Graduates are highly sought after by national research institutes, high-tech enterprises, and global chemical and pharmaceutical companies for roles in R&D, process design, and industrial management. Their expertise also positions them for leadership in sustainable development and clean energy transformation.