Chemical Engineering and Technology

Chemical Engineering and Technology is an engineering science that elucidates the scientific principles and engineering fundamentals governing changes in material composition, state of aggregation, and functional properties during transformation processes. It provides the theoretical and methodological foundation for technological innovation, equipment design, and optimized process control in the chemical industry and related sectors. This program is engaged in researching, developing, designing, manufacturing, and optimizing new chemical products, processes, technologies, and equipment. While maintaining research strengths in advanced polymer materials development, chemical process intensification, and fine chemical synthesis, it actively expands into emerging fields such as new energy materials, environmental functional materials, and hydrogen energy technologies. Aiming to address national development priorities and socioeconomic needs, the program cultivates well-rounded, innovative professionals and researchers capable of advancing academia, engineering, and management. Graduates are equipped to fulfill talent demands across chemical engineering enterprises, universities, and research institutes in areas spanning education, R&D, technological development, and industrial leadership.

Research directions:

(I) Chemical process intensification theory and technology;

(II) Green chemical engineering;

(III) Functional material design, development, and application;

(IV) New energy storage and conversion theory and technology.

Environmental Science and Engineering

Environmental Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary field integrating natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences that addresses national strategic priorities and regional socioeconomic needs through industry-university-research collaboration. Our multidisciplinary approach converges environmental science and engineering with resources and environment, chemical engineering, materials and chemical technology, mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence, and control engineering, advancing research capability and technology commercialization while cultivating applied professionals for domestic sectors through distinctive disciplinary development.

Research directions:

(I) Environmental equipment engineering;

(II) Environmental pollution prevention;

(III) Environmental functional materials theory & application;

(IV) Ecological environmental health.

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering is an engineering discipline investigating fundamental chemical and physical processes and applied technologies in chemical manufacturing and related industries, with research spanning inorganic and organic chemistry, coal, petroleum, natural gas processing, fine chemicals, and energy technologies. Focusing on innovation and commercialization of critical advanced materials across chemical, energy, and environmental sectors, this program pioneers research and talent development in specialty chemicals synthesis/applications, process intensification system design and fabrication, functional fine chemicals, new energy materials, chemical waste management, and resource recycling. Aligned with China's economic and industrial imperatives, we develop practically innovative professionals equipped to advance the chemical engineering field.

Research directions:

(I) Chemical process intensification and green technology;

(II) Chemical product engineering and low-carbon technology;

(III) Energy storage and resource comprehensive utilization.

Resources and Environment

Resources and Environment is based on natural sciences, focusing on resource exploration and development, metallurgy, geomatics, and geological/ecological challenges arising from human activities. Targeting critical sectors including ecological conservation, land resources, energy, industrial safety, defense, and aerospace fields intrinsically linked to socioeconomic development and technological advancement, this program addresses industrial innovation needs and real-world engineering challenges to cultivate practice-oriented professionals. Graduates master foundational theories and specialized knowledge, demonstrate technical proficiency in industry standards, and develop capabilities for product R&D, engineering design/research/development/implementation/management. Equipped with professional ethics and global perspectives, they advance sustainable resource utilization and environmental stewardship across industrial and research sectors.

Research directions:

(I) Industrial resource comprehensive recycling technology;

(II) Efficient capture of carbon resources and green chemical technology;

(III) Process intensification and efficient energy-saving and environmental protection equipment technology