MA/MS in Innovative Processes Engineering

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: To develop highly qualified professionals in chemical and process engineering who are able to develop highly qualified specialist in chemical and process engineering, being able to analyze and critically evaluate various industrial processes applying the principles of sustainability and circular economy; develop and implement advanced technologies that combine "green" thinking, engineering knowledge and practical skills. Learning outcomes: Knowledge Know and creatively apply chemistry, natural sciences and mathematics foundations in order to solve modern production and processing, environmental problems. Know and understand chemical engineering principles and able to apply them in industry when solving new engineering problems. Know fundamentals of scientific research, project management, sustainable energy systems, waste decontamination technologies, and application of sustainable development principles in the modern industry. Have a deep knowledge and understanding have knowledge of innovative technologies, knowledge of modern achievements in production and processing industry, combining productions issues with the environmental requirements. Know principles of the chemical processes kinetics, corrosion problems, reactor engineering, advances fuels productions, new product development, biorefinery. Know about sustainable resource management, functional materials and coatings production and are able to critically evaluate it in accordance with pollution prevention, energy efficiency, and sustainable development principles. Engineering analysis Able to deal with non-standard, loosely defined and incompletely described problems in the constantly changing industry development. Able to analyse and solve problems scientifically, even if the definitions are incomplete or are formulated in an unusual way and show competing specifications. Able to use their knowledge and understanding to solve practical technological processes tasks by adapting theoretical models and research methods, including mathematical analysis, computational modelling and experimental research methods. Able to apply their knowledge and understanding to make professional decisions considering costs, safety, quality, reliability and environmental impact. Able to apply innovative methods for identification, formulation and analysis of problems emerged in the industry and their possible solutions Engineering design Able to apply their knowledge and understanding of technological processes to develop concepts and solutions to problems based on fundamental principles but also to problems which are posed in an unusual way – if necessary involving other fields. Able to evaluate, apply and develop innovative solutions based on process control, technological processes analysis and the results of research. Able use their powers of judgment as engineers in order to work with complicated, technically vague and possibly incomplete information, to recognise discrepancies and to deal with them. Investigations Able to recognise the need for information, define and obtain the data necessary to solve chemical engineering and processes problems using a variety of data sources. Able to plan and carry out analytical, modelling and experimental of chemical production, alternative fuels, environmental and other technologies. research, evaluate data critically and to draw conclusions from it. Able to use various chemical and instrumental analysis methods, equipment and substances for chemical process analysis; to evaluate the accuracy of the used methods and reliability of the research results; Able to examine and evaluate the application of new and emerging industry technologies. Engineering practice Able to classify knowledge from various fields of science dealing with new technologies, products, methodically and draw systematic conclusions from it and also to deal with complexity. Understand applied scientific research techniques and methodologies, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. Able to choose engineering equipment and software needed to deal with industry issues. Aware of ethical, environmental and commercial requirements of engineering activities. Know principles of engineering and scientific research organization; understand their interaction, able to assess engineering activities, work safety and environmental protection aspects. Personal and social skills Able to work in a creative team developing modern industry solutions, organize individual and group activities, be responsible for their subordinates and the quality of performance. Able to work effectively and communicate with engineers and representatives of other organizations nationally and internationally. Able to make innovative decisions to develop products using a holistic approach in evaluating ethics and potential impact on society and the environment. Very good understanding of production and processing industry, alternative fuels, functional materials production engineering and scientific projects development and management aspects, as well as successful technology solution principles based on economic expediency. Activities of teaching and learning: Lectures Workshops Laboratory works Seminars Individual consultations Case studies Projects Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The University applies cumulative grading in order to ensure objective evaluation, active students’ participation during the semester and their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. Cumulative grading final evaluation consists of interim course assignments (test, individual work, paper, laboratory work defence, and etc.) and final exam grades. If the student fails the interim course assignments and does not make to transition grade−minimal grade of determined interim course assessments−he is not allowed to take the final exam. Each study programme is completed by defending final thesis (project). A ten-point grading system is used at the University. Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: Research and Innovation, Conventional and Advanced Fuels, Numerical Modeling of Engineering Systems (FEM), Sustainable Energetics, Cleaner Production and Ecodesign, Mass and heat transfer, New product development, Biofuel and Biorefinery Technologies, Sustainable Resource Management, Scientific Research Project 1, 2. Master‘s Thesis Specialisations: Optional courses: Chemical Reactors, Petroleum chemistry and technology, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Corrosion engineering, Composit Materials Manufactoring and Research, Production management methodology, Numerical Engineering Methods, Oil & Gas Terminals and Pipelines, Advanced Environmental Engineering, Functional materials and coatings, Modern Production Technologies, Modern Processing Technologies. Distinctive features of a study programme: The Master’s programme in Chemical Engineering (Innovative Processes Engineering) provide students with comprehensive education and the engineering tools necessary to solve the future challenges, to put forward proposals for improvement technologies and to work in an international environment. Innovative Processes Engineering programme is unique; it directly reflects the needs of the employer and educates very good engineering specialists Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: Masters in this speciality can work in a variety of manufacturing companies engaged in the production of chemical products, alternative fuels, oil and gas refineries and transportation terminals, energy, pharmaceutical and other manufacturing companies, universities, research institutes and laboratories. Access to further study: Access to third cycle studies.