AI for Chemical Engineering: Designing the Processes Behind Everyday Life

Have you ever wondered how medicines are manufactured at scale, how cleaner fuels are developed, or how engineers optimise complex industrial processes? In this Career Simulation, you'll explore how Chemical Engineers use AI as a powerful tool to design, monitor, and improve the systems that produce the products and technologies we rely on every day.

Through the work of researchers at The University of Manchester, you'll discover a range of careers, and learn how these professionals combine engineering principles with emerging technologies to solve real-world problems. Whether you're interested in science, technology, sustainability, or innovation, this experience will show you how chemical engineering careers are helping shape a healthier, cleaner, and more efficient future.

This Career Simulation goes beyond simply introducing chemical engineering careers. You'll take part in interactive activities, quizzes, and a realistic process design challenge designed to help you think like a Chemical Engineer.

You'll explore the skills and qualifications needed for careers in this field, learn how AI is being used responsibly across modern engineering and manufacturing, and tackle a real-world challenge involving the design of a chemical process. Along the way, you'll hear from University of Manchester academic Dr Nausheen Basha about her work using AI, machine learning, and digital manufacturing to develop smarter and more sustainable engineering solutions. At the end of the programme, you'll receive a certificate to showcase your learning and demonstrate your interest in one of the world's most innovative and impactful engineering fields.