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Our students in the Early Career section of European Federation of Chemical Engineering

We are very proud to announce that three of our students are members of the Early Career Chemical Engineers section of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering. This section aims to inspire, inform, upskill young members of the chemical engineering community and support them in their career development in this discipline. Grzegorz Bernacki, Nikodem Dąbrowski and Monika Klimek represent our Faculty, Warsaw University of Technology and Poland. We sincerely congratulate them and wish them further professional success!

12th EYEC open plenary talks

We want to inform you that on April 15-17, 2024, the European Young Engineers Conference will be held at WIChiP for the twelfth time. This year, anyone interested in the topics of plenary lectures can freely participate. All lectures will be held in Auditorium A2. Details can be found in the extension of the message. 

"A Role for Chemical Engineers in Systems Approaches to Physiology and Clinical Medicine" - seminar

We are pleased to announce that on March 12, 2024, at 9:15 am, prof. David Bogle (University College London) will give a seminar entitled: "A Role for Chemical Engineers in Systems Approaches to Physiology and Clinical Medicine". Professor Bogle is an experienced scientist and educator in the field of process design and control, as well as in the field of systems biology. Since 2005, Professor Bogle has been a Pro-Vice-Provost of the Doctoral School at University College London. We are counting on your arrival and an interesting discussion after the seminar.

More information about Prof. Bogle [link] and a summary of the seminar topic [link].

Seminar series "Chemical Engineering Horizons in Different Perspectives"

We invite you to seminars from the "Chemical Engineering Horizons in Different Perspectives" series. During the seminars, representatives of companies and universities will talk about their experiences and thoughts on the future and horizons of chemical engineering. The events will be held in person in the Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Building, Waryńskiego 1, in Auditorium III on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m., starting from February 28 and ending on March 20. Admission after registration; meetings will be conducted in English.

Studies at University of Fukui, Japan

Dear Students,

We would like to inform you about the opportunity to pursue a second degree or doctoral program at the University of Fukui in Japan. The university provides a wide range of international studies in English. Recruitment documents must reach the university between April 1 - 23, 2024 (October 2024 recruitment) or September 26 - October 17, 2024 (April 2025 recruitment). More information can be found on the university's website and under "Read More" below.

Offer of studies at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals in Saudi Arabia

Dear Students,
We would like to inform you about the opportunity to pursue a second degree or doctoral program in chemical engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals in Saudi Arabia. The university offers a full travel scholarship, including free accommodation and health care, among other benefits. More details can be found on the University's website and in the graphic attached to this news.

ATTENTION: The deadline to apply for studies starting in the fall of 2024 is 17.12.2023!

Admission to Master's Programme 'Green Technologies in Chemical Engineering' is open!

Dear candidates, we are happy to inform you that admission for Master's degree studies starting in Feb. 2024 is open now! This includes our brand new programme 'Green Technologies in Chemical Engineering.' The deadline for the application for non-Polish Candidates is December 13, 2023. The Master's degree studies at Our Faculty are accredited by European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE) and therefore the degree obtained is perfectly viable in all of Europe.

"Campus Internship - Digital Innovation" at DOW Chemical Company

We would like to inform you about internship opportunities at DOW Chemical Company through Digital Internship in Terneuzen, the Netherlands. Internships take place in one of DOW's key departments: Research and Development, Integrated Supply Chain, Operations (M&E), or Information Systems.

Internships are paid, the company offers housing, a 6-month contract, and reimbursement of travel expenses.

More information at the link here.

Our scientists' articles published in journals with the highest impact factor

We are pleased to inform you about the publications of our employees that were published this year in prestigious scientific journals with an impact factor (IF) above 10. Congratulations to all the authors of the mentioned papers.

The academic year 2023/2024 at WIChiP ceremonially started

On Monday, October 2, 2023, the inauguration ceremony of the 2023/2024 academic year occurred at our Faculty. Guests gathered in the AII Auditorium: representatives of the University authorities and Warsaw University of Technology faculties, as well as employees and students of the Faculty.

Maciej Szwast, Ph.D., with a grant in the EUREKA initiative

The team led by Maciej Szwast, Ph.D. D.Sc., in consortium with Polymemtech sp. z o.o., has received research funding of PLN 1,500,000.00 in the EUREKA 2022 competition. The funded project involves "Development of a novel multifunctional filtration technology based on artificial intelligence." Details of the competition and results can be found on the NCRD website. Congratulations and we look forward to the first results of the research and development work!

Scholarships of the Minister of Education and Science for outstanding young scientists - winners from WIChiP

We are very proud to announce that Karol Ćwieka, PhD, and Michał Wojasiński, PhD, have been awarded in this year's edition of the Ministry of Education and Science's scholarships for outstanding young scientists. This year, the Ministry received 1,828 applications from young scientists, of which 230 scholarships were awarded, including 37 for doctoral students. More information and a full list of winners is available on the Ministry website. Congratulations to all the winners!

Multiple awards for young researchers from WIChiP on 24th PCCPE

The Department of Chemical Technology and Engineering at the West Pomeranian University of Technology hosted scientists from Poland and the world at the 24th Polish Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering. On June 13-16, 2023, you could hear papers and view posters presenting the latest results and indicating trends in the scientific and industrial development of chemical engineering. A special committee also awarded prizes to the youngest scientists, 4 out of 5 of which went to our representatives!

Professorial title for Ewa Dłuska, Ph. D., D.Sc.

With great joy and pride, we inform you that on May 29, 2023, by the nomination of the President of the Republic of Poland, Ewa Dłuska, Ph.D. D.Sc. was awarded the title of professor of engineering sciences (pol. nauki inżynieryjno-techniczne) in the discipline of chemical engineering.
We sincerely congratulate the Professor on this achievement and wish her further professional success.

EPIC 2023 concluded!

After a long break caused by the covid pandemic, the 8th European Process Intensification Conference (EPIC) was held between 31 May and 2 June 203 in Warsaw. The conference, endorsed by the European Federation of Chemical Engineering, gathered 125 participants from 24 countries, proving that process intensification was doing very well.

Radoslaw Krzosa won the third prize for the best poster at EPIC 2023

We would like to congratulate Radoslaw Krzosa, PhD student at Our Faculty, for winning the third prize in the competition for the best poster presentation at the 8th European Process Intensification Conference. More details about the awards can be found on the conference website.

11th European Young Engineers Conference at WIChiP

On April 17-19, 2023, the 11th edition of the European Young Engineers Conference (EYEC) was held at our Faculty. The conference's principal organiser is the Scientific Club of Chemical and Process Engineering "Venturi."

The topics discussed during the conference inspired the audience to search for new research topics, take risks and cross the boundaries of their discipline.

Chemical Engineering graduates earn the most in the US

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York published a list of majors from which one can expect the highest salaries immediately after graduation or several years after graduation. Chemical engineering takes the honorable first place! The salary at the beginning of the career is $75,000 a year, which after a few years rises to as much as $120,000 a year.

You can see the entire ranking on the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York - link here.

Green Technologies in Chemical Engineering – new M.Sc. program

We started a new M.Sc. program in chemical engineering in 2023. It is called “Green Technologies in Chemical Engineering.” The program is dedicated to second-cycle students in chemical engineering and close disciplines like biotechnology, chemical technology, physics, and materials science. Enrolment for February 2024 will commence in October 2023.

Aleksandra Pisarek - Best Poster Award and research visit to Germany

We are pleased to announce two significant successes for our PhD student mgr inż. Aleksandra Pisarek. She won the Best Poster Presentation award at the "Workshop on Aerogel Characterization and Modelling" (29-31.03.2023, Debrecen, Hungary) and won the Short Term Scientific Mission - Aerogel COST Action grant.

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Chemical engineering at PW ranked first in Poland in QS by Subject

We are very pleased to announce that in the latest QS by Subject ranking in the discipline of chemical engineering at Warsaw University of Technology ranked first in Poland (places 201-250 worldwide). This indisputable distinction is the result of the continuous work of all employees, doctoral students and students who build the community of the chemical engineering discipline. Warsaw University of Technology as a whole is ranked first in Poland in Engineering & Technology and third in Natural Sciences.

For more information, please click here

Professor Maciej Szwast elected President of the Polish Membrane Society

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It is with great joy and pride that we announce that on March 4, 2023, Maciej Szwast, Ph.D., D.Sc. was elected President of the Polish Membrane Society (pl: Polskie Towarzystwo Membranowe, PTMem) for the term 2023-2027. We sincerely congratulate him on taking up this responsible position!

Dean Marek Henczka appointed chairman of the Council of the School of Advanced Chemical and Material Technologies

We are proud to announce that by the decision of His Magnificence the Rector of the Warsaw University of Technology, Prof. Marek Henczka, Ph.D., Dean of WIChiP, has become Chairman of the Council of the School of Advanced Chemical and Material Technologies at the Warsaw University of Technology. The school strengthens cooperation between the three Faculties of Warsaw University of Technology: Faculty of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering and Faculty of Materials Engineering. We warmly congratulate Dean Henczka on assuming this important position!

Seminar series: "The Present and the Future of Chemical Engineering from the Academic and Industrial Perspectives"

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We would like to cordially invite all students and employees of the Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering of the Warsaw University of Technology to a series of seminars under the common title "The Present and the Future of Chemical Engineering from the Academic and Industrial Perspectives." During the seminars, which will be held in March 2023, representatives of scientists and entrepreneurs will present their perspectives on the future of chemical engineering and the challenges it faces. The moderator of all meetings will be Professor Andrzej Stankiewicz.

Małgorzata Djas winner of the scholarship of the Minister of Education and Science for outstanding young scientists

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We are very proud to announce that Dr. Eng. Malgorzata Djas has received the scholarship of the Minister of Education and Science for outstanding young scientists.

This prestigious scholarship is awarded only to a very select number of young scientists each year and can only be received once.

Congratulations to Małgorzata Djas on this award and wishes of continued success!