Research in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Qatar University is remarkable for its quality and innovation and its depth and breadth. Our award-winning faculty interests span both traditional and emerging areas of research that Qatar's interests (as stated in Qatar National vision 2030) and tackles global grand challenges. The department boasts a diverse set of research projects, with each professor leading a group of students investigating a variety of interdisciplinary topics. Our faculty focus on two strategic areas Reaction Engineering, Catalysis & Separation (RECS), and Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE).
Reaction Engineering, Catalysis & Separation (RECS)
The researchers in the Reaction Engineering, Catalysis & Separation (RECS) Research Cluster conduct experimental and computational studies focusing on areas such as:
- Heterogeneous catalysis
- Reactor design and optimization
- Catalytic conversion of CO2
- Hydrogen production
- Selective catalytic reduction of NOx
- Separation process
- Adsorption and absorption
- Composite materials
- Corrosion
- Coating
- Energy storage ionic liquids
- Membrane separation
Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE)
The researchers in Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Research Cluster conduct experimental and computational studies focusing on areas such as:
- Oil and gas processing
- Separation process
- Gas hydrates
- Energy efficiency and heat recovery
- Optimization, design, and control
- Wastewater treatment & reuse
- Produced and processed water treatment
- Nonconventional water sources
- Bio-electrochemical systems
- Forward/Reverse osmosis, membrane desalination
- Photovoltaic solar cells