Welcome to the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering!!!
Our BSc Eng (Hons) programme equips students with the expertise to design, operate, and manage sustainable processing systems across a wide range of industries. From energy and chemicals to food and pharmaceuticals, our graduates are prepared to meet real-world challenges with a strong foundation in core engineering principles and hands-on experience in modern technologies.
Explore your potential and become part of a future shaped by innovation and sustainability.
VISION
Vision of the Department of Chemical & Process Engineering is to excel in sustainable chemical and process engineering knowledge and practice.
MISSION
Mission of the Department of Chemical & Process Engineering is to develop and impart sustainable technological solutions to advance processing and related industries at the rural, national and international levels by empowering the undergraduate and postgraduate chemical and process engineering education through an evolving curriculum, by providing consultancy, and by carrying out research and development activities.
What is Chemical and Process Engineering?
Chemical and Process Engineering applies scientific and engineering principles to transform raw materials into valuable products. It covers areas like process design, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and reaction engineering for safe, efficient, and sustainable industrial applications.
Latest News
SCaPES PROMODE 4.0
The closing ceremony of SCaPES-PROMODE 4.0, organized by the Society of Chemical and Process Engineering Students (SCaPES), was successfully held on June 4, 2025, at the Prof. E.O.E....
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Programe
The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Peradeniya recently conducted a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training program for its...
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Society of Chemical and Process Engineering Students (SCaPES) was successfully held on December 2, 2024, marking the conclusion...