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Engineering cleaner processes for a better Bangladesh

Advancing the frontiers of chemical engineering through rigorous education, cutting-edge research, and a commitment to solving Bangladesh’s most pressing industrial and environmental challenges.

Established 1948 BUET, Dhaka
Chemical engineering highlight
78+
Years
25+
Faculty
500+
Students
Academic Programs

Undergraduate Foundations, Graduate Advancements

Undergraduate

B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

The undergraduate program provides a broad foundation in chemical engineering theory, design, laboratory practice, and industrial problem solving.

  • Core chemical engineering curriculum
  • Hands-on laboratory training
  • Industrial exposure and design projects
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Graduate

M.Sc. and Ph.D.

Pursue M.Sc. (Engg.) or Ph.D. degrees with access to laboratories and mentorship from leading researchers.

  • Research-led supervision
  • Specialized coursework
  • Publication and collaboration opportunities
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Research

Research areas with practical impact

BUET CPI Safety Research Group

Process Safety · Chemical Process Industries

Focused on hazard identification, risk analysis, and safety management in chemical process industries. Research covers fire safety, explosion risk, industrial disaster prevention, and the development of safety standards relevant to Bangladeshi industry.

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Process Systems Engineering Research Group

Process Control · Modelling · Optimization

Advancing the design, control, and optimisation of chemical processes through mathematical modelling, simulation, and data-driven methods. Research topics include controller performance monitoring, process identification, and plantwide control.

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Sustainability in Energy & Environment Research (SEER)

Energy · Environment · Sustainability

Investigating sustainable pathways for energy production and environmental remediation. Research spans solid fuels, gasification, biomass-to-liquid conversion, CO2 utilisation, low-carbon technologies, and the hydrogen economy.

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Quantitative & Environmental Biotechnology Group (QEB)

Bioenvironmental · Bioprocess · Medical Imaging

Applying quantitative methods to biological and environmental systems. Research covers bioenvironmental engineering, biological and medical image analysis, quantitative biology and biotechnology, biochemical & bioprocess engineering, and air pollution modelling.

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Bio & Environmental Technology Group

Biotechnology · Environmental Engineering · Sustainability

Integrating biotechnology and environmental engineering to develop sustainable industrial solutions. Research interests include biosensing, bio-surface engineering, paper-based diagnostics, biomaterials, and environmental remediation technologies.

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Environment & Sustainability Research Group (ESRG)

Environmental Science · Nanocomposites · Water Treatment

Pursuing research at the interface of environmental science and chemical engineering. Focus areas include adsorption, biochar synthesis, advanced oxidation processes, nanocomposite synthesis, physico-chemical and biological water treatment.

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