Chemical Engineering

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You are the future in environmental technology, energy, functional materials, food and health.

Chemicals are the building blocks of our modern life. Chemical engineers transform these tiny molecules into products and advanced technologies to solve today’s challenges. It’s no wonder that you can find them everywhere: in food and pharmaceutical manufacturers, water utilities and renewable energy providers.

The 91ɫ��Ƭ School of Chemical Engineering teaches students to look at the essence of the products we use every day, with the aim of reimagining and improving their manufacture and use. They learn to combine problem-solving with design-thinking to do everything from producing sustainable and nutritious food, engineering the next generation of medicine, to decarbonising industry by developing green energy technologies and solutions that scale.

We see the world as one big design challenge that can be solved on a microscopic level and universally implemented. Together, we create innovations that continue to transform modern life from the chemical up.

91ɫ��Ƭ Sydney establishes China–Australia Green Iron research platform

Academic and industry leaders gathered in Shanghai to advance green iron technologies and support the transition to a lower-carbon iron and steel industry.

Sep 22, 2026

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Strengthening Sri Lanka’s food systems through research and collaboration

Sep 14, 2026

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91ɫ��Ƭ experts awarded $32.8 million to drive ambitious research

The Australian Research Council (ARC) is supporting 28 academics from 91ɫ��Ƭ Sydney to undertake research advancing solutions to national priorities.

Sep 09, 2026

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How can Australia balance water demands as new industries emerge?

Aug 20, 2026

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Study areas

If you’re looking for a wide variety of career options, Chemical Engineering is a versatile area.

Food Technology

Have you thought about the large and complex global systems that govern our food. That’s where Food Science & Technology comes in.

Chemical Product Engineering

Chemical Product Engineers are passionate about understanding how products function and perform, as well as how people use and perceive them. They are driven by innovation, constantly envisioning entirely new products and functions that benefit society and contribute to their company’s success.

Environmental and Sustainability

Environment and Sustainability Engineering is the type of engineering that seeks to undo past damage to the planet and work with the natural environment to create a better future for humanity.

Research & impact