Prof Tobi Louw’s inaugural lecture critically examined the integration of machine learning in chemical engineering, while Prof Neill Goosen explored his "accidental" path toward optimizing the food-water-energy nexus through resource...

Stellenbosch University graduate Kaden Moonsamy has been named a national finalist for the prestigious Mathews/IPGIP Prize for his "cum laude" project on modeling biohydrogen production. By combining his passions for biology and renewable...

Natali van Zijl’s transition from chemical engineering at Stellenbosch to biomedical research at Oxford highlights how industrial modeling skills can be powerfully applied to study human blood flow and brain health. Her journey proves that...

In celebration of World Engineering Day 2025, Stellenbosch University is championing South Africa’s clean energy transition through innovative research into green hydrogen and methane pyrolysis. By converting biogas and organic waste into...

Stellenbosch University master’s student Thaakira Jabaar won the Best Oral Presentation award at the 2024 Global Congress of Chemical Engineering for her research on developing localized decay factors for paper waste, a vital step toward...

PhD student Cara Haller received the prestigious Young Author Award at the 2024 International Mineral Processing Congress for her research into using organic acids as eco-friendly alternatives for lithium extraction, offering a greener...

MEng Structured (Chemical Engineering) Sustainable Chemical Engineering

Discover the ECSA-accredited BEng Chemical Engineering degree at Stellenbosch University — internationally recognised and designed for future engineering leaders.

MEng Structured (Chemical Engineering) Data Analytics

Stellenbosch University master’s student Zamokuhle Ngcoko is revolutionizing sustainable packaging by developing a nanocomposite coating derived from citrus peels and cellulose waste.