The Institute for Sustainable Process Technology (ISPT) and the Netherlands Process Technology Association (NPT) are excited to introduce a new series of specialized courses that are necessary to train chemical engineers in transition technology. Are you a PhD, EngD, postdoc, or industrial engineer looking to deepen your knowledge of sustainable process technologies? This is your opportunity! Three advanced courses are taking place this autumn – all designed to equip you for the technological challenges of the future.
Led by international experts from academia and industry, these courses dive into key themes of today’s industrial transition: materials recovery, energy-efficient separations and sustainable chemical processing. You’ll explore cutting-edge topics such as hydrometallurgical recycling of critical raw materials, advanced distillation technologies and applied thermodynamics.
Registration for all courses is now open! More information via the different course pages.
Hydrometallurgical Recycling of Critical Raw Materials Course
15 – 17 September 2025
In this course, taught by two South African experts who have worked with the mining industry for many years, you will learn about the processes involved in extracting metals from urban waste and ores. These processes include leaching, solvent extraction, electrowinning and cementation, among others.
Applied Thermodynamics for Sustainable Chemical Engineering Course
6 – 8 October 2025
In this course, taught by a leading industry expert in thermodynamics, you will learn about the physical properties of pure components and mixtures, as well as the equilibrium behaviour of vapour-liquid, solid-liquid and liquid-liquid systems. The course will include in-depth analysis, data regression and modelling.
Advanced Distillation Technologies Course
27 – 30 October 2025
Join the second edition of the course ‘Advanced Distillation Technologies For Energy Efficient Separations’. An academic expert in distillation with years of experience in industry will provide insight into heat pump technology, dividing walls, process intensification and more.