Chemical Engineering
Process design, transport phenomena, reaction engineering, separation technologies and the optimization of industrial systems.
Science for a better future
Engineering
a Sustainable
Tomorrow.
Exploring the frontiers of chemical and biochemical engineering through scientific research, technological innovation and international collaboration.
Scientific excellence
Global collaboration
Sustainable innovation
Engineering & Technology
Turning scientific knowledge into solutions
Biotechnology & Research
Exploring processes and new possibilities
International Cooperation
Connecting people, ideas and institutions
About the field
Where science meets engineering.
Chemical and biochemical engineering brings together chemistry, biology, mathematics and engineering to understand, design and improve the processes that shape our world.
From sustainable materials and cleaner production to bioprocessing and environmental technologies, these disciplines help translate fundamental scientific discoveries into practical applications.
Inspired by the international academic community behind the International Conference on Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (ICCBE17), this page presents the field, its research themes and the value of collaboration between researchers and institutions.
Explore Our Research Areas →Areas of interest
Research that moves science forward.
Discover the interconnected disciplines that contribute to advances in engineering, industrial processes, biotechnology and environmental sustainability.
Biochemical Engineering
Bioreactors, fermentation, biological process development and the engineering of systems based on biological activity.
Biotechnology
Exploring microorganisms, enzymes, biological products and innovative approaches to biomanufacturing.
Sustainable Processes
Resource efficiency, waste minimization, circular economy strategies and cleaner industrial technologies.
Energy & Environment
Renewable resources, biomass utilization, environmental protection and approaches to responsible energy production.
Materials & Innovation
Functional materials, applied chemistry, process intensification and new technologies for industrial applications.
Scientific topics
A multidisciplinary perspective.
The field encourages an exchange of ideas between fundamental science, process engineering and real-world applications. The following themes provide a starting point for exploration.
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Process Systems & Optimization
Process modeling, simulation, control, safety and improved operational efficiency.
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Bioprocesses & Applied Biotechnology
Biological production systems, biocatalysis, fermentation and bioprocess development.
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Environmental & Green Technologies
Waste treatment, cleaner production, water technologies and sustainable resource management.
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Energy, Biomass & Renewable Resources
Renewable feedstocks, biomass conversion, energy efficiency and emerging sustainable technologies.
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Materials, Products & Industrial Innovation
New materials, product development, chemical technologies and industrial research applications.
Knowledge & publications
Research deserves to be shared.
Scientific publications and conference proceedings help researchers communicate results, compare methodologies and build on existing knowledge. Explore the relevant publications and proceedings through their official sources.
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Academic collaboration
Connecting research and institutions.
Academic cooperation creates opportunities to exchange expertise, develop research and strengthen connections between universities, laboratories and industry.
Universities & Academia
Supporting academic dialogue, scientific exchange and interdisciplinary research across university communities.
Research Institutions
Connecting researchers working on chemical processes, biological systems and technological innovation.
Industry & Innovation
Encouraging exchange between scientific research, industrial challenges and the development of new solutions.
Historical context
Built on a tradition of collaboration.
The original ICCBE17 conference brought together academic communities from Portugal and Spain, with technical support from ScienceKNOW Conferences.
Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre
University of Extremadura
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
ScienceKNOW Conferences
These names refer to the institutions identified in the historical ICCBE17 material. Their inclusion does not imply current endorsement or an ongoing partnership.
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