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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.

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.

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March 26, 2026

UGC Programme Review

We are pleased to share that the Bachelor of the Science of Engineering Honours in Chemical and Process Engineering programme offered by the Department...

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DCPE
September 10, 2025

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...

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September 10, 2025

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...

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