About Us

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is an international professional membership organisation for people who have an interest in and relevant experience in chemical engineering. We are the only organization to award Chartered Chemical Engineer status. We are also licensed to award the titles of Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Scientist (CSi) and Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) to suitably qualified members.

IChemE is a registered charity in England and Wales.

Our mission

IChemE is the hub for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide. We are the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members.

Status

Founded in 1922 as a professional institution for chemical and process engineers, IChemE has grown to its current status of a 27,000 international membership across more than 113 countries.

Future

As well as promoting the advancement of chemical engineering science and practice within the profession, IChemE aims to increase the public recognition of chemical engineering, both in terms of what chemical and process engineers do and the benefits that their work brings to society. IChemE actively develops and raises standards in education with the accrediting of 60 higher education establishments internationally (over half outside the UK). Encouragement is also given to our membership to develop their knowledge and skills through programmes of continuing professional development. Detailed information about IChemE activities and work programmes can be found in the Annual Review or find out more by contacting the External Relations Department.
 

How to find us

Rugby Headquarters Institution of Chemical Engineers Davis Building 165-189 Railway Terrace Rugby CV21 3HQ United Kingdom Tel: + 44 01788 578214 Fax: + 44 01788 560833 London Office Institution of Chemical Engineers One Portland Place London W1B 1PN United Kingdom Tel: + 44 020 7927 8200 Fax: + 44 020 7927 8181

IChemE in Australia Suite 11-2/ 488 Bourke Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 Australia Tel: + 61 03 9642 4494 Fax: + 61 03 9642 4495 IChemE in Malaysia Suite 31-3, 31st Floor Wisma UOA ll No.21, Jalan Pinang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: + 60 03 21660822 Fax: + 60 03 21660922