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Chemical Engineering at KFUPM

Welcome to the Chemical Engineering Department of the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals here in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The Department is one of the largest in Saudi Arabia providing a broad range of educational and research opportunities. Chemical Engineers are at the forefront of technology and their role in modern society is becoming increasingly important. Chemical Engineers design, implement and supervise industrial processes where matter undergoes change. The Chemical Engineering Department provides two undergraduate programs; chemical engineering science and applied chemical engineering. Also, it provides graduate programs that leads to a degree of master of science (MS) and a degree of doctor of philosophy (PhD). The mission of the programs in the department of chemical engineering is to equip students with high quality education, fundamentals of chemical engineering, interdisciplinary knowledge, awareness of local industry needs, and skills in lifetime learning, communication and leadership. The mission of the applied program is more industrially oriented as 28 weeks of industrial experience are required in contrast to the science program where only eight weeks are required.

Department Vision Statement

The Department of Chemical Engineering will be the undergraduate chemical engineering department of choice in Saudi Arabia and will be recognized as one of the top research and graduate chemical engineering departments in the Kingdom.

Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Chemical Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is to provide an innovative educational program that is rigorous and challenging as well as flexible and supportive. The program is designed to meet the challenges that our graduates are likely to face throughout their professional careers and to provide a high level of scholarship and professional capability, with highly-developed skills in lifetime learning, planning, problem-solving, communication and leadership.

1. Prepare graduates to show proficiency in the analysis, design and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering field.
2. Prepare graduates to integrate their academic preparation with chemical engineering practice and technology development.
3. Prepare graduates to effectively utilize communication and management skills.
4. Prepare graduates to engage in long life learning for professional development and career planning, including success in graduate education and research for those who choose to do so.
5. Prepare students to be able to identify and respond to ethical situations.

 

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles in solving chemical engineering problems.
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data on experiments relevant to chemical engineering practice.
3. An ability to design a system, component, or a chemical process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental and safety.
4. An ability to function and work on multi-disciplinary teams.
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems important in chemical engineering practice.
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. An ability to communicate effectively.
8. An ability to recognize the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and social context.
9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10. Recognize contemporary issues related to the chemical engineering profession.
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for chemical engineering practice.