Food engineering is a multi-disciplinary field that is responsible for the production and preservation of food. The focus of a food engineer is to constantly improve the food production process, whether that is introducing energy efficient machinery, or developing a new type of packaging to increase the shelf-life of a product. Working closely with food technologists and food scientists, their combined goal is to provide a healthy, tasty, long-lasting product while also ensuring global food supplies remain plentiful and safe.

The world is beset by intertwined crises: the climate, pandemic, and, increasingly, a crisis in the global food supply. It’s prosaic to say, but as the world’s population increases, more food is needed to sustain it. And regardless of the population size, humanity will only ever have the same amount of land on which to produce its food. This, as one may expect, is a growing tension. Luckily, engineers of all stripes are busy using their expertise, conjuring up innovative solutions to address the issue. Here we take a look at some of the most impressive.

If you have a chemical engineering degree, count yourself lucky: you have many career options available to you. So many, in fact, it can be hard to know which to pick! Chemical engineering graduates are needed in a wide variety of industries, from oil and gas to food processing to pharmaceuticals. This list goes through some of your options, including what you can do and how much you can earn. Salaries are accurate as of February 2021. Browse our Chemical Engineering Job listings

In 1974, the first ever genetically modified animal was created by Beatrice Mintz and Rudolf Jaenisch. At the time, it was hailed as one of the most important scientific discoveries since humans discovered fire. The success of the experiment raised the question of whether human cloning would soon be possible - an ethical question of monumental importance.

Engineers are, by definition, problem solvers and innovators. Whether it’s to do with transportation, buildings, medical devices or energy sources, engineers are always looking for ways to make everyday life better for their fellow human beings. With the rapid rate at which changes are taking place in the world today, we all have to keep on our toes to stay ahead of the curve, and this is especially true in the engineering world. To this end, here are 8 of the greatest challenges engineers can expect to face in the next decade.

Current or future engineers; are you in your final years of college and wondering what’s next? Have you wondered how or if your career will change over the course of the next 30 years? These seem to be very good questions considering what engineering jobs were 30 years ago compared to what they are now.

Chemical engineers are in demand these days and are essential to some of the most innovative projects. A degree in chemical engineering can open up doors across diverse industries, from designing clean energy solutions and developing medical treatments to creating materials for infrastructure improvement or manufacturing products. In this post, we'll look at some of the top career options available after graduating with a chemical engineering degree, highlighting how each role contributes to society and reveals unique opportunities for personal growth.

Chemical engineering is one of today’s broadest and most in-demand engineering disciplines. Chemical engineers work in a variety of industries, including energy, mining, chemical production, food production, and water treatment. Because of their diverse skillset and the industries in which they work, chemical engineers are highly sought-after.

Are you an aspiring environmental engineer, or already working in the industry? Environmental engineering is a hot topic right now, and rightly so. With climate change upon us, we’re counting on engineers like you to help save the planet. No pressure!

Ok, so engineers aren’t necessarily renowned for their scintillating wit. But there are a lot of in-jokes in engineering. We do a job that most people really don’t understand, which means there is a rich vein of comedy material that only us engineers will understand. We’ve looked high and low for some of the best engineering jokes. Some will make you groan. Others laugh out loud. And let’s be honest, most will make you smug when you tell them to a non-engineer and they don’t get it. Enjoy!

The world’s population is growing – and ageing. This means that more people are getting sick, and new ailments are constantly popping up. The pressure, thus, to keep developing and manufacturing the pharmaceuticals that people need to stay healthy is constantly building. And who exactly is shouldering that burden? Pharmaceutical engineers.

Electrical engineers are saddled with a lot of responsibility in today’s world of rapidly advancing technologies.They are tasked with designing, developing, and testing electrical equipment and systems. From smartphones to supercomputers, electrical engineers are deeply involved in every step of the engineering process. But what is electrical engineering?

Flammable gases, including natural gases like methane, pure substances such as hydrogen, and vapors from volatile liquids like acetone, require careful handling. Understanding their working limits is crucial for safety. Always consult Safety Data Sheets for information on risks associated with these substances. This article covers the properties of various flammable gases: Ammonia, Acetylene, Butane, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen, Methane, Propane, Ethane, Ethylene, Silane, and Chlorine Trifluoride.  

Engineering and research related professions are undoubtedly some of the most popular in current times, with a significant proportion of our passionate youth opting for these majors in university.

Chemical engineering is one of the most complex fields of engineering with many specialisations from water treatment, to the food and beverage industry. Due to the complexity of the field, it is critical that the modern chemical engineer remains up to date with the latest developments and advances in their area of expertise. In this article, we’ll offer up 5 great conferences across a few of the chemical engineering sectors that you should seriously consider attending.

As we collectively learn the lessons from our handling of a global pandemic, there is an increasing awareness of the need to be prepared for the big issues our planet faces through the 2020s. In particular, what can engineers do to combat some of the known challenges that we will face? Here we look at 3 global and interconnected societal challenges and ask what engineers can do to help solve them. 

Whether it be moving documents between departments, stocking shelves, or even making sandwiches, many businesses have processes that can be refined. These processes are often inefficient, can produce waste, and use up valuable time and resources – particularly in the case of bad sandwich making. So, what’s the solution? Consult a process engineer. Unfortunately, many businesses do not consult a process engineer because they don’t even know that they should.