Research Guides: Chemical Engineering: Professional Societies and Associations (2024)

FAQs

What is the main professional society for chemical engineers? ›

With more than 60,000 members from more than 110 countries, AIChE has the breadth of resources and expertise you need whether you are in core process industries or emerging areas, such as translational medicine.

Chemical engineering is a diverse and complex field that integrates principles from chemistry, mathematics, and engineering to create innovative solutions for various industries. The coursework is demanding, requiring a high level of proficiency in chemical processes, process control, mathematics, and biotechnology.

To enter the occupation, chemical engineers typically need a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related field. Some employers prefer to hire candidates who have gained practical experience in an internship or a cooperative education program.

You can become an AIChE member here. Annual membership rates for AIChE range from $0 for undergraduates to $199 for professionals, with prorated and discounted rates in between.

Linus Pauling, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962, was a chemist and chemical engineer. Lee Raymond, a former Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil, is a chemical engineer.

Chemical Reaction Engineering: This course dives into the design and analysis of chemical reactors, by examining the kinetics of chemical reactions and various reactor types. Students often find this course difficult due to the complex mathematical models required to describe and predict reactor performance.

Which degree is harder chemistry or chemical engineering? ›

Careers for chemical engineers involve practical or field areas like designing or operating a plant manufacturer. After looking at the above chart, it can be discerned that chemical engineering is far more challenging than chemistry as it involves more complexities and strategic work.

While civil and industrial engineering are said to be 'easier' — with chemical, biomedical, and aerospace engineering on the opposite end of the spectrum of difficulty — it is crucial to prioritize personal interest and aptitude over the perceived difficulty of various majors.

The demand for chemical engineers is high in the United States, Switzerland, and Canada.

The average time to earn a PhD degree is between 5 and 6 years. Some students finish a little earlier and some a bit later.

An engineering society is a professional organization for engineers of various disciplines. Some are umbrella type organizations which accept many different disciplines, while others are discipline-specific.

SAIChE is a professional society in South Africa dedicated to advancing the science and practice of chemical engineering.

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