1. science
2. engineering

GRADUATE SCHOOL
2015-2016
I’m developing
a marine
coating that
repairs itself
Graduate program
Chemical Engineering
and Chemistry
* This major is formally part of the Computer Science & Engineering Bachelor program
Graduate program
Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Chemical technology plays an important role in solving societal problems. One can see its impact in the
development of new forms of clean energy, new materials with highly specific properties such as ultra-strong
fibers, as well as the design of new molecules, for example for controlled drug delivery systems. The Chemical
Engineering and Chemistry (CE&C) graduate program is strongly linked with the actual research programs
within the department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. The department is the single remaining
dedicated department in the Netherlands in this area. Its research profile is a balanced mixture within two
main research clusters: Chemical and Process Technology, and Molecular Systems and Materials Chemistry.
Throughout the years the department has acquired a strong national and international position with a number
of excellent and top research groups. In 2010, the CHE (Centre for Higher Education Development) ranked
the CE&C graduate program amongst the top three Excellent European programs in the field of Chemical
Engineering and Chemistry. Within the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry graduate program, the following
programs are available:
Master’s degree program
Chemical Engineering
- Molecular Systems and Materials Chemistry
- Chemical and Process Technology
PDEng program
Process and Product Design
PhD program
Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Master’s degree program
Chemical Engineering
The master’s degree program in Chemical Engineering
at Eindhoven University of Technology will prepare
you to become a chemical engineer with a high level
of professional expertise. The program offers two
different tracks in Chemical Engineering: Chemical
and Process Technology, and Molecular Systems and
Materials Chemistry. These tracks enforce a strong
interrelationship between research and education. The
different tracks offer a core program and an elective
program in the first year. In the second year, students
do an industrial internship and a graduation project.
The two tracks within the Chemical Engineering
master’s degree program each have a broad range
of graduation options. Dependent on the student’s
interest and the aim of the project, students can
either focus on experimental or simulation/modeling
research or perform a design-based project. In many
cases the precise direction is not completely fixed
so that students can influence the content of their
own graduation subjects within the master’s degree
program.
Graduation options
Chemical and Process Technology
For the design and optimization of complex production
facilities of chemical products it is essential to have
an in-depth understanding of process engineering.
In the Chemical and Process Technology master’s
degree track you learn to design chemical processes
and to integrate knowledge of transport phenomena,
chemical reactor design, separation technology,
plant design, process development and process
control. Several subjects are studied, including novel
(multiphase) reactors, (reactive) separation processes
and the development and design of specific processes
and products for industry. As a process engineer you
will be trained to design processes in such a way
that they are efficient, environmentally friendly and
sustainable.
Molecular Systems and Materials Chemistry
Designing and making molecules with high specificity
is a key competence in chemistry. Molecular engineers
play a prominent role in developing and improving
chemical systems ranging from new catalysts to
biomedical materials. They operate at the frontiers of
I’m developing a marine
coating that repairs itself
Xinru Su
Master’s degree student, Chemical Engineering
“Under the waterline, ships are exposed to all kinds of surface damage, such as
from seaweed. Our smart coating provides a clever solution: when it is damaged, the
surface structure recovers by itself. Smart coatings like this make products stay at a
high performance level longer. My research team for this project included students
from many different countries. Studying in Eindhoven allowed me to improve myself:
I’m doing much more teamwork than before and I’ve gained a lot of confidence.
During the week, I spend a lot of time studying. On weekends and holidays, I explore
Dutch cities and travel around Europe.”
science, learning the rules that govern chemical selfassembly, and bring self-assembly applications to new
areas like organic solar cells and responsive materials.
In the Molecular Systems and Materials Chemistry track,
you can learn to use the tools of catalysis, inorganic and
organic chemistry to contribute to a healthier and more
sustainable society.
Materials are everywhere and influence the whole world
around us. Within the department the focus of materials
science and technology is on polymers. Polymers
are used in diverse applications such as packaging,
protective coatings, insulation materials, clothing,
furniture, building materials and in the biomedical
field. By designing polymers you design everyday life.
As a polymer chemist or technologist you will work
on the development of new or existing materials and
processes. This includes the synthesis, characterization
and properties of polymeric materials as well as
the processing into the final product or device. The
Molecular Systems and Materials Chemistry master’s
degree track offers you this possibility in the field of
polymer chemistry, polymer technology, or materials
and coatings technology.
Study possibilities: Full-time
Degree: Master of Science
Language: English
Times of entry: September or February
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
www.tue.nl/graduateprograms/cec
After graduation
The MSc degree program in Chemical Engineering
prepares you for a varied career and gives you broad
options when you face the job market. For example, you
could work as a researcher, a research team leader, a
process or product engineer, an environmental advisor,
policy assistant or lecturer. Many managers working in
the chemical industry have a background in chemical
engineering. In trade and industry you can start work
in a job in which your organizational, coordinating and
supervisory qualities are required. Government, too,
employs numerous chemical engineers. For example
in environmental services and water boards, and in
healthcare. You will even find our graduates in design
consultancies and patent offices. You can also choose
to continue studying in the PDEng program Process and
Product Design or in one of our PhD programs.
PDEng program
Process and Product Design
Following your master’s graduation, you can continue
on to the PDEng program Process and Product Design
within the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
graduate program. High-tech industry needs
experienced designers able to design complex (new)
products and processes. A master’s degree may
well give you the requisite theoretical knowledge
but you still lack sufficient practical experience. A
PDEng program gives you that practical experience,
which boosts your market value for industry. You will
have the status of a TU/e employee. That means you
will receive a salary and have excellent secondary
conditions of employment. You graduate with a
Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng) degree.
The two-year program Process and Product Design
prepares MSc graduates of Chemical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering and Applied Physics for key
technological positions in the chemical and food
industries as well as in industries where polymer
technology is the central theme.
The pièce de résistance of this program is the
further development, in relation to the MSc level,
of knowledge and expertise needed to be able to
design complex (chemical) processes and products.
Integration of knowledge elements from various
disciplines is leading in this program, with application
in examples inspired by industrial practice. In the
first year you will boost your knowledge of technically
based natural science and, specifically for design,
technology management. The method is characterized
by the direct practical application of the lecture
material in (small) design projects performed in an
international team.
In the first year you will be supported with program
components such as methods and techniques for
design, project management and statistics as well
as plenty of focus on your personal and professional
development. This first year consists of both technical
as non-technical courses, followed by either process
engineering courses or courses in materials chemistry.
At the end of the first year you can choose your own
electives. In the second year you will perform an incompany assignment receiving intrinsic and projectrelated support from the TU/e as well as from the
company. Lecturers from the relevant industry sectors
and the university community are involved in this
program.
Study possibilities: Full-time
Degree: Professional Doctorate in Engineering
Language: English
Times of entry: April 1, October 1
Duration: 2 years
www.tue.nl/ppd
The PDEng programs are coordinated in the 3TU.
School for Technological Design, Stan Ackermans
Institute. The institute represents the three
universities of technology in the Netherlands and was
established in mid-2006.
I’m making the
chemical industry
more sustainable
Alvaro Carlos Varas
PhD student Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
“I’m working on a computational model that simulates
hydrodynamics in so-called riser reactors, to gain insight
in cluster phenomena that have a negative impact on riser
performance. The implementation of these models in industry
will improve reactor efficiency and sustainability by reducing
the time and money needed to experimentally optimize process
conditions. TU/e is one of the best and most well-known
universities in the field of Chemical Engineering. It houses a
lot of scientific disciplines, which makes it easy to network
with co-workers and find someone with the right experience to
assist you with any problem you may have. The atmosphere is
very international - it’s easy to meet people from all over the
world, and sometimes you even forget that you are abroad. I
also enjoy having the airport nearby, so I can quickly visit my
family when needed.”
PhD PROGRAM
During the course of this PhD program you will develop into
an independent researcher. Under the supervision of a full
professor (promotor) you will undertake research within the
Chemical Engineering and Chemistry domain, completing it with
a PhD thesis. You will write scientific papers, present results in
conferences and take part in seminars as well as undertake some
teaching. In addition, there are many possibilities to further your
development, for instance through courses and training geared to
personal development and through additional scientific schooling.
Mentoring
In addition to the progress meetings of your research project that
you will have with your promotor and supervisor every two to three
weeks, your promotor will monitor your scientific and personal
development on a regular basis.
Scientific development
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As a PhD student of the department of Chemical Engineering and
Chemistry you will become a member of a Dutch national research
school that is applicable to your research field. Through this
research school, you will complete an educational program that
fits your needs and aspirations.
About TU/e
The PhD program is divided into the research clusters ‘Molecular
Systems and Materials Chemistry’ and ‘Chemical and Process
Technology’.
Research schools involved:
NIOK, Netherlands Institute for Catalysis Research
OSPT, Netherlands Research School in Process Technology
J.M. Burgerscentrum, Reserach School for Fluid Mechanics
EPL, Eindhoven Polymer Laboratories
NRSC-C, Dutch National Research School Combination
Catalysis Controlled by Chemical Design
The Dutch national research schools offer both in depth and
interdisciplinary scientific courses and workshops.
Personal development
Besides scientific training you will work on your personal
development with the PROOF program. This program offered by the
TU/e consists of various courses and trainings, such as “science
and intellectual property”, “writing article and abstracts” and
“career orientation”.
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Study possibilities: Full-time
Degree: PhD
Language: English
Times of entry: All year round
Duration: 4 years
www.tue.nl/graduateprograms/cec
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Friendly, open culture
International network with prominent universities
and institutes
TU/e alumni in high demand among employers
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More information about the graduate program
Information officer Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
tel. +31 (0)40 247 5849
e-mail: cheminfo.st@tue.nl
www.tue.nl/graduateprograms/cec
More information about TU/e, admission and enrollment
Education and Student Service Center
tel. +31 (0)40 247 4747
e-mail: io@tue.nl
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