Many seasoned engineers were trained in an era before these new challenges emerged, and recent graduates often lack the specialized skills needed to solve today’s complex problems. To bridge this gap, we must go beyond traditional education.
Advanced training is critical to equipping engineers—whether working in industry or pursuing advanced degrees such as EngD or PhD—with the tools to lead the energy and materials transition.
That’s why the Institute for Sustainable Process Technology (ISPT) and the Netherlands Process Technology Association (NPT) have developed a series of specialized courses for post-master chemical engineers.
Specialized courses for post-master chemical engineers
We are on the brink of revolutionary changes. In the next 10 to 15 years, our way of living, working, and producing energy and food will undergo a radical transformation. Technological innovation will drive this transition, and chemical engineers with advanced expertise will be essential to leading the charge.
Closing the knowledge gap
While bachelor’s and master’s programs lay a strong foundation in chemical engineering, they often lack the time to cover all key technologies in detail. At ISPT and NPT, we value the strength of European chemical engineering education, but we know that producing specialists requires focused, high-level training—much like athletes perfecting their craft for elite performance.
Over the years, many companies have outsourced deep technical expertise, relying on external vendors for equipment details. But as industries undergo massive transitions, they need engineers who deeply understand their own processes and systems.
In addition, there’s a need for critical thinkers – engineers who can discern which promising technologies are scalable in practice. Too often, millions are invested in concepts that never achieve commercial success. Engineers with the right training can help avoid these missteps and bring impactful innovations to scale.
Biorefinery Course 2024 (4 days)
The first in this series, in collaboration with Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), focuses on Biorefining. This course is designed for PhD students, postdocs, and industrial engineers, providing the deep technical knowledge and practical skills needed to pioneer the biorefinery revolution.
Understanding complex systems like fluidized beds, gas-liquid contactors, and membrane installations, as well as mastering challenges related to feed composition and product requirements, is key for engineers to drive innovation in biorefinery. This in-depth training comprehends and improves knowledge on chemical installations that convert fossil feedstocks into products and transition those processes to circular and bio-based alternatives.
This advanced course is designed to provide PhD students, postdocs, and industrial engineers with the deep technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to take the lead in the biorefinery transformation.
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