Computer Modelling and Design Students in the department are exposed to the latest state of the art software packages used by professional engineers and have access to excellent computing facilities. Students use high-tech computer software to design and analyse solutions to a wide range of chemical engineering problems. International Links Students have the opportunity to study in another country for up to one year's credit towards their degree. Active exchange arrangements are in place with Universities in the United States, France and Sweden. This is the highest in the Faculty and is rated as one of the highest in Australia.
Women have a significant role in the engineering profession and enjoy the challenge.
The Department has strong links with industry through the Chemical Engineering Foundation and has three industry funded Chairs within the Department in Process Systems, Risk and Reliability and Environmental engineering. The strength in research underpins the profession through the rapid changes being made and gives undergraduates the exposure to cutting edge developments in chemical engineering. Departmental Facilities Chemical engineering students have access to a range of laboratories including a first year introductory laboratory, analytical and testing laboratories, pilot scale separation and chemical reaction units, mechanical workshops and other sophisticated research and computer tools. The department also has a 24 hours access computer laboratory available for all students. The department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Sydney has the only Professor of Environmental Engineering in a Chemical Engineering Department in Australia.