Chemical Engineering – Faculty of Engineering
Student in Chem Eng Lab

Department of Chemical Engineering

Tackling challenges in energy, water, food, health and environment with practical solutions that will lead to new opportunities in a fast-paced world.

  • 57%

    women enrolled

  • 4

    Canada Research Chairs

  • 83%

    of graduating undergraduates had a co-op experience

What’s happening

  • Ahmed Soliman headshot

    Ahmed Soliman, BEng ’13 (Chemical Engineering)

    “My undergrad chemistry courses really helped, as I was now working in refining and petrochemicals, which required a solid background in chemistry and thermodynamics.”
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  • Aleah Henry headshot

    Aleah Henry, BEBSc ’13

    “What I like most is the number of opportunities to improve wastewater treatment and the potential to work towards both sustainability and self sufficiency”
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Experiential learning activities are a valuable way to enrich your student life, explore new activities and contribute to your social development and academic success.

  • 1280 Main Street West

    JHE-374

    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    L8S 4L7

  • Undergraduate: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Graduate: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Offices closed daily from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

  • 905-525.9140 ext. 24957