Founded in 1946, the Department of Chemical Engineering at Tsinghua University has evolved over more than seventy years into a leading engineering department with a strong disciplinary structure, distinguished faculty, and impactful research programs. We are dedicated to educating future leaders and advancing knowledge that drives industrial innovation and technological progress.

At the heart of our mission is student development. Guided by a culture of rigor, diligence, integrity, and innovation, we emphasize both deep foundational knowledge and interdisciplinary breadth in undergraduate education. Our two undergraduate majors—Chemical Engineering and Industrial Bioengineering, and Polymer Materials and Engineering—are designed to nurture creative, independent, and well-rounded professionals. At the graduate level, we were among the first in China to offer doctoral degrees in both Chemical Engineering and Technology and Materials Science and Engineering in 1998. These disciplines were later designated as National Key First-Level Disciplines in 2007. We offer PhD and Master’s programs in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Process Technology, Applied Chemistry, Materials Science, and related fields.

Our research is closely aligned with national priorities and real-world engineering challenges. Housing a State Key Laboratory and several provincial and ministerial research centers, we work across frontier areas including polymer science, micro- and mesoscale structures and surfaces, multiphase reactions and separations, biocatalysis and biotransformation, energy engineering, green chemical engineering, and process systems engineering. We provide strong scientific and technological support for the development of key sectors in the nation such as energy, materials, environment, biomedicine, information technology, and life sciences.

We are committed to global engagement and collaborate extensively with world-leading institutions, including MIT and more than 20 other top international universities, as well as industry partners such as BASF and Shell. These partnerships enhance our research and educational ecosystem, fostering an open, internationally connected environment for learning and innovation.

Today, as technology and industry undergo profound transformation, the integration of artificial intelligence with chemical engineering is reshaping R&D, production, and value chains. AI is accelerating advances in molecular design, process optimization, and smart operations, while driving the transition toward safer, greener, and more efficient chemical systems. Embracing this shift, our department is actively building expertise at the intersection of AI and chemical engineering, and we are dedicated to training a new generation of engineers who are equipped with smart tools and cross-disciplinary perspectives to lead the industry forward.

We will celebrate the 80th anniversary of our department in 2026. We warmly invite our alumni around the world to return, reconnect, and join the celebration! We also welcome outstanding talents globally to join our vibrant and innovative community, where together we contribute to advancements in science, technology, and industry.

Moving forward, the Department of Chemical Engineering will continue to focus on national needs and global scientific frontiers. We will strengthen fundamental research, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and translate discoveries into real-world impact—all in support of a smarter, greener, and safer chemical industry. We look forward to working with partners at home and abroad to help shape a brighter future for chemical engineering.

Thank you for your continued interest, support and engagement.