Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineering found the existence of process factories and that its history dates back to the fermentation and evaporation processes, as the processes developed to larger scales, manufacturing processes and their functions in the second half of the nineteenth century during the development process that occurred in that period and solved problems related to the design and operation of some chemical plants for continuous production. The term engineering was used Chemical engineering for the first time in 1900 and in 1901 the British scientist George E. wrote the first book on chemical engineering.
The Department of Chemical Engineering was established at the University of Baghdad in 1959, and it was the first department in Iraqi universities, where the first course of chemical engineers graduated in 1963. . From time to time, the department council studies its curricula to follow up on developments in the field of its industrial applications, and in its curricula it has always adopted the scientific foundations in these specializations and adapting them to the development of industrial chemical technology in the country, which was the basis from which the advanced vocabulary of higher studies was emitted.
Postgraduate studies began in the Department of Chemical Engineering in the academic year 1973-1974 to study and award a master’s degree. At the same time expanding the theoretical scientific horizon of the field of chemical engineering. In the academic year 1985 – 1986, the department approved the opening of the study for the doctoral degree, and students were accepted for the first session, and the scientific issues were determined for their thesis based on the need of industrial establishments. Scientific and in response to the advancement of the scientific level in the direction of providing advanced scientific cadres. The Department of Chemical Engineering believes that the importance of the study in it is due to its close association with the movement of industry development in various fields. Thus, one of the department’s goals is to care and follow up the scientific and educational trend of the department and its development in order to achieve harmony and integration with the scientific activity And in the direction of expanding and strengthening cooperation with scientific institutions around the world, encouraging the dispatch of scientific missions and encouraging the giving of scholarships and study licenses in accordance with the current and prospective needs of various industrial and research facilities of competence in Iraq, and the introduction of information systems in the field of chemical engineering specialization in order to achieve the development of curricula and research methods to raise them to international levels as well Linking the journal of chemical engineering on the Internet in order to communicate with the latest developments in research and technology in the world and to constantly supply the newly established universities and colleges with specializations with graduate degree holders to be a nucleus for faculty members and researchers in those institutions and to conduct scientific research aimed at expanding the scope of cooperation between universities and serving reconstruction and investment plans In the industrial fields, in addition to providing direct scientific and technical advice in specialized advisory offices and centers
Vision
Making the Department of Chemical Engineering a local and regional leader in education and applied research, effectively contributing to sustainable development.
Mission
Providing distinguished engineering education, supported by scientific research and industrial partnerships, in order to prepare engineers capable of meeting market challenges and achieving sustainable development goals.
Objectives
- Monitoring and developing the scientific and educational direction of the department, achieving harmony and integration with global scientific and technical activities, while expanding and strengthening cooperation with scientific institutions worldwide.
- Encouraging the dispatch of scientific missions and the granting of scholarships and study leaves in accordance with the current and anticipated needs of various industrial and research facilities in the country.
- Integrating advanced information systems technologies (such as engineering software and simulation) into the curricula of the Chemical Engineering Department, and training faculty members to use them through training workshops.
- Linking the Journal of Chemical Engineering with global electronic research platforms (such as Scopus and Web of Science) to enhance its connection with the latest research and technologies, and to meet international standards of academic publishing.
- Providing newly established universities and colleges in the field with graduates holding advanced degrees, who will form the nucleus of faculty members and researchers in those institutions.
- Conducting scientific research aimed at expanding cooperation between universities and serving reconstruction and investment plans in industrial fields, while adhering to engineering professional ethics and maintaining environmental protection and community safety.
- Providing direct scientific and technical consultations in specialized centers and consulting offices.
- Statement of Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The Bachelor’s Program in Chemical Engineering aims to prepare graduates who are capable of:
- Work as professional chemical engineers in industrial or consulting organizations, both in Iraq and abroad.
- Pursuing advanced degrees and research in chemical engineering or related fields at leading universities and research institutions.
- Aim for professional growth towards supervisory and managerial positions in industrial facilities and regulatory bodies.
- Dedicate yourself to continuous self-improvement and professional development through courses, training, and involvement in scientific societies.
- Give back to the community and industry through applied research and active participation in both community and professional sectors, and commit to high ethical and professional standards, demonstrating integrity and social responsibility in all engineering and research activities.
These objectives undergo periodic reviews to align with advancements in the labor market and industrial process technologies.
i) An ability to distinguish, identify, define, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
ii) An ability to produce engineering designs that meet desired needs within certain constraints by applying both analysis and synthesis in the design process.
iii) An ability to create and carry out proper measurement and tests with quality assurance, analyze and interpret results, and utilize engineering judgment to make inferences.
iv) An ability to skillfully communicate orally with a gathering of people and in writing with various managerial levels.
v) An ability to perceive ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering cases and make brilliant judgments taking into account the consequences in worldwide financial, ecological and societal considerations.
vi) An ability to perceive the continual necessity for professional knowledge growth and how to find, assess, assemble and apply it properly.
vii) An ability to work adequately on teams and to set up objectives, plan activities, meet due dates, and manage risk and uncertainty.
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Distribution of undergraduate students by academic level
The distribution of male and female undergraduate students
A Master’s thesis at the University of Baghdad in the Mass Transfer Characteristics of Metabolic Gases in Airlift Bioreactor under a Microbial Bio-Consumption Environment.
The College of Engineering at the University of Baghdad witnessed the public defense of the master's thesis by Ghasaq
A master’s thesis at the University of Baghdad in the Preparation of Bifunctional Pt/Sulfated Zirconia-Y Zeolite Composite Catalysts for N-Alkane Isomerization
The College of Engineering at the University of Baghdad witnessed the public defense of the Master’s thesis by Sura Kareem
A master’s thesis at the University of Baghdad in the field of engineering on Photocatalytic Degradation of Congo Red Dye in Wastewater Using Nano-Metal Oxides on Zeolite
The College of Engineering at the University of Baghdad witnessed the public defense of the Master’s thesis by Rusul Ahmed
A master’s thesis at the University of Baghdad in the field of engineering on Synthesis and Characterization of Activated Carbon Derived from Peach Stones and it’s Composite for Oxidative Desulfurization of Model Fuel
A Master's thesis in Engineering at Baghdad University, titled "synthesis and Characterization of Activated Carbon Derived from Peach stone and
To enhance collaboration with the industrial sector, the Chemical Engineering Department meets with the Industrial Advisory Council
As part of the communication with various state sectors, including the industrial sector, the Chemical Engineering Department at the