Area
Engineering and Technology
Sub-Discipline
Chemical engineering
University of Concepcion
- City: Concepcion,
- Commune: Concepción,
- Region: Biobío Region
goals
General objective
To deepen applicants' knowledge of the fundamentals and applications of engineering sciences, chemistry and related fields, such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, and, in general, materials science.
Specific objectives
– To train advanced human capital in Chemical Engineering for the development of the country, proposing scientific and technological solutions to problems of the discipline, promoting its integration and multidisciplinary interaction. 2. To contribute to the generation of a solid and advanced scientific base in the fundamentals that support Chemical Engineering.
– To promote among graduates the constant updating and advancement of Chemical Engineering Sciences, scientific communication and technology transfer in national and international contexts.
– To contribute to the interaction between researchers from academia, the industrial sector and technological research institutes to solve complex problems in chemical engineering sciences, through the use of scientific knowledge
Applicant Profile
– Applicants to the Master of Science program with a specialization in Chemistry must have obtained a Bachelor's degree or university professional title, with a basic background in chemistry that allows them to support their continued participation in the Master's program. The applicant must possess analytical and creative skills for the formulation, analysis, and resolution of problems related to the various areas of chemical sciences and demonstrate a special interest and motivation for research and a commitment to their environment.
Graduate profile
To obtain the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, the candidate must pass the established curriculum, which includes 8 credits in the Specialization course, 12 credits in the Basic course, and a Thesis. Candidates must also demonstrate proficiency in the language at an instrumental level.
Lines of investigation
– Surface science and technology and its interaction with fluids;
– combustion and catalysis
– dynamic simulation and process control
– Food engineering and technology
– bioreactors and treatment of contaminated water
– Thermodynamics and phase separation under various pressure conditions.
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