Sana’a University Launches Chemical Engineering Department

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Under the patronage of Prof. Al-Kasem Mohammed Abass, Sana’a University Rector, the Faculty of Engineering today inaugurated the Chemical Engineering Department as a new specialization through a dedicated Academic workshop, with the participation of the faculty’s academic staff and relevant stakeholders in the job market.

At the workshop, the Faculty Dean, Prof. Abdullah Al-Maswari, emphasized the urgent need for a chemical engineering specialization within the Faculty of Engineering, as the factories and companies’ demand for experts in the field of chemical engineering is increasing rapidly.

Prof. Al-Maswari further stated that graduates from this Department will work in 17 specializations, including areas such as oil, gas, pharmaceuticals, energy, water treatment, food and beverages, plastics, and other industries closely related to vital industries in the medical and engineering fields.

Dr. Al-Maswari highlighted the Faculty’s commitment to graduating chemical engineers with a deep understanding of many complex subjects and processes, especially as the demand for this specialization is increasing and has a promising future in implementing development plans and providing services to the community and industry.

He also pointed out Sana’a University’s pioneering role and its dedication to adopting key standards for introducing specializations, programs, and scientific research activities based on the needs and preferences of diverse productive and service sectors for the outcomes of specializations and scientific programs. He emphasized the connection of these programs and activities with current and future sustainable national development.

In the opening session, Prof. Riyadh Muharram, Head of the Program Specification Document Preparation team, emphasized the University’s commitment to market-driven education. He explained that the University employs rigorous standards and research methods to identify the needs and demands of the local market across various sectors. These insights are then incorporated into the design of educational and research programs, to enhance and refine the quality of academic teaching and learning processes, promoting scientific research, and preparing exceptional graduates.

Dr. Muharram delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the chemical engineering program. This overview encompassed the specialization’s significance, prospects, core objectives, curriculum, and the Faculty’s laboratory facilities and equipment.

During the second session, the participants were divided into three groups to address the program’s Vision, Mission, Objectives, Graduate Attributes, Intended Learning Outcomes, and Study Plan.

It is noteworthy that the Faculty of Engineering has recently opened the Industrial Engineering specialization in response to labor market needs and sustainable development goals.