Biology; A New Main Element in Chemical Engineering Transition from “Chemical” to “Chemical and Biological” Engineering Part 2: Graduate education and industrial achievements

Abstract

Following the previous part that emphasized on the necessity of accommodating biology in the curriculum of chemical engineering, here we are going to discuss about education conditions, curriculums, pioneer universities, science production procedure and industrial position of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Meanwhile, the increasing tendency of chemical engineering departments in the United States to modify their names and getting involved with biology, has been highlighted. Furthermore a report of progressive procedure of relevant articles and conferences has been provided (indicating the applicable aspects of “biology and chemical engineering”). In addition, it is mentioned that huge amounts of investments have been made on the projects related to this field. This paper also reveals that despite the aforementioned facts, Iranian chemical engineering curriculum, except a small portion of chemical engineering community who wish to expand their own personal knowledge, is almost alien to biology. A re-consideration in the conventional curriculum of Iranian chemical engineering, in order to accommodate “biology” and its branches, has been recommended to overcome the named challenges.

Keywords

• chemical engineering engineering education chemical and biological engineering biomedical engineering biotechnology