School of Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering is the oldest and largest in Iran and is a division of the College of Engineering at the University of Tehran. It has played a crucial role in educating professionals and specialists required by industries such as oil, gas, petrochemicals, as well as other chemical industries including food and pharmaceuticals. Throughout its existence, the school has achieved significant accomplishments in fundamental, applied, and industrial research. It has contributed valuable insights and advancements in various fields. The school's expertise and research findings have not only benefited the academic community but also had practical implications for industries. With its rich and illustrious tradition, the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tehran continues to be a leading institution in both education and research. Its contributions have been instrumental in meeting the needs of various industries and shaping the development of the chemical engineering field in Iran

Research and Training

The School of Chemical Engineering, currently consisting of 51 faculty members, is responsible for training young engineers in the field of chemical engineering and related disciplines. The school admits an average of 120 students annually at the undergraduate level, 100 students at the master's level, and 30 students at the doctoral level.

Currently, the school offers three undergraduate programs in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering. At the master's level, separate programs are offered in Chemical Engineering (with specializations in Process Design, Gas Processing and Transport, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, and Environmental and Energy Engineering), Polymer Engineering (with specializations in Processing, Nanotechnology, and Biopolymers), and Petroleum Engineering (with specializations in Production, Drilling, and Hydrocarbon Reservoirs). Students are admitted to these programs through separate master's degree examinations. The school also accepts 10% of its outstanding undergraduate students without an examination for admission to the master's degree program.

The doctoral programs offered by the school include Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Polymer Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering.

Laboratories

The school members and students of the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tehran carry out their research and educational activities in more than 40 educational and research laboratories.

Educational laboratories in the school include Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Physical Chemistry, Physical-Mechanical Properties of Polymers, Polymer Processing Workshop, Polymerization Engineering, Process Control, Unit Operations, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Biotechnology, and General Workshop.

Research laboratories in the school include Liquid-Liquid Extraction and Surface Phenomena, Biotechnology, Transport Phenomena and Nanotechnology, Multiphase Systems, Process Simulation, Membrane Processes and Wastewater Treatment, Surface Adsorption Processes, Green Technologies, Catalysis and Reaction Engineering, Separation Process Modeling and Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials and Polymers, Nano Biopolymers, Polymer Physical Chemistry, Polymerization Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Gas Injection Laboratory for Enhanced Oil Recovery, Digital Core Laboratory, Geochemistry of Oil and Reservoirs, Asphaltene Damage Studies Laboratory, In-situ Oil Upgrading and Microfluidics, Surface Phenomena Specialized and Research Laboratory, Applied Geophysics and Petroleum Laboratory, Chemical Flooding Laboratory, Well Completion and Stimulation Laboratory, and many more.

The extensive research and teaching facilities enable the school members and students to actively engage in cutting-edge research, innovation, and technological advancements in the field of chemical engineering and related disciplines.

Analytical Center

The Analytical Center of the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tehran was established in 2001 with the aim of providing laboratory services to master's and doctoral projects of students in Iran. This center is an active member of the LabsNet laboratory network system, which is under the supervision of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology. The available measurement equipment in this center includes various types of liquid and gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, freeze dryers, rheometers, dynamic-mechanical tests, and more.

Research Centers

The School of Chemical Engineering is recognized as a leading institution in terms of its scientific, educational, and research activities, while adhering to global standards in education and research. According to the approval of the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, the faculty has established two scientific centers: Heavy Oil and Residue Upgrading Center of Excellence and Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Processes.

• The Heavy Oil and Residue Upgrading Center of Excellence aims to enhance the technology related to heavy and residual oil, which constitute nearly 50% of the country's current oil reserves. The development of processes to reduce residual oil, minimize high-polluting fuel oil, and decrease sulfur and other heteroatoms in fuels are among the objectives of this center.
• The Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Processes focuses on the utilization of new engineering sciences and technologies in the design of devices, process lines, and the production of pharmaceutical substances. Its goal is to develop advanced processes and techniques in pharmaceutical engineering, leading to improved drug manufacturing, equipment design, process optimization, and planning.

Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (JChPE)

The School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tehran also publishes an international journal called the "Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering". This journal is published annually in two volumes and freely disseminates the latest research and scientific achievements in the field of chemical and petroleum engineering every six months.

UNESCO Chair on Water Reuse

Moreover, a UNESCO Chair on Water Reuse has been established at the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tehran. This chair was founded in 2013 with the aim of expanding collaborations and contributions in the field of unconventional water resources and water reuse and recycling.

Institutes

• The Institute of Petroleum Engineering: The petroleum group at the School of Chemical Engineering has made significant contributions to the country, especially in the oil industry, by educating excellent specialists and achieving noteworthy accomplishments. The Institute of Petroleum Engineering was established in collaboration with the Ministry of Petroleum in this faculty in 2000 to train specialized personnel for the oil and gas industries and conduct relevant research.
• The Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Institute: Natural gas resources are concentrated in specific geographic regions around the world, and therefore, the liquefaction and transportation of gas play a crucial role in the distribution and expansion of this clean fuel. The Liquefied Natural Gas Institute aims to develop, educate, and conduct research in the field of natural gas liquefaction processes and related equipment at an advanced international level. Since 2015, the institute has been actively operating in this faculty, utilizing the capabilities of the University of Tehran and the facilities of the National Iranian Gas Company.

Advisory Boards

• Industrial Advisory Board: The School of Chemical Engineering has established an Industrial Advisory Board to benefit from the valuable experiences of its successful alumni who are actively involved in the country's industries. The board aims to contribute to the advancement of educational, research, and technological programs, as well as addressing any challenges faced by the school.
• International Advisory Board: The School of Chemical Engineering has also formed an International Advisory Board to network with its successful alumni who are working in international institutions such as universities and research centers worldwide. The board aims to leverage their valuable experiences to advance the educational, research, and technological programs of the school.