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Project Ideas for Chemical Engineering Students

Transform raw materials into innovation through research in reaction engineering, sustainability, and advanced materials.

⚗️ Introduction

Columbia University’s Chemical Engineering program merges chemistry, physics, and mathematics to solve industrial and environmental challenges. These project ideas encourage exploration in green chemistry, energy systems, bioprocesses, and advanced simulations to prepare students for impactful careers in engineering and research.

🧪 Suggested Research Topics

Design and Simulation of a Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR)

Biodegradable Plastics: Synthesis and Degradation Analysis

Catalyst Efficiency in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Reactions

Waste Heat Recovery Systems in Industrial Plants

Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Enzymatic Reactions

Membrane Separation Processes for Water Purification

CO₂ Capture Techniques Using Amine Absorption

Microfluidic Reactors for Rapid Chemical Synthesis

Solar Thermal Energy Storage Using Phase Change Materials

Polymer Blending for Improved Mechanical Properties

Bioethanol Production from Agricultural Waste

Computational Fluid Dynamics in Distillation Column Design

Nano-catalyst Applications in Organic Synthesis

Green Solvent Systems in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Safety Hazard Analysis in Chemical Process Design

Artificial Intelligence in Process Control Systems

Electrochemical Reduction of CO₂ to Useful Chemicals

Design of Heat Exchangers for Maximum Efficiency

Supercritical Fluids in Material Extraction Processes

Life Cycle Assessment of Biochemical vs. Petrochemical Routes

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