Prof Lingam Pillay

Prof Cara Schwarz

A research-focused MEng in Chemical Engineering at SU — tackle complex engineering challenges under expert supervision. Ideal bridge between BEng and industry, or a PhD pathway. Apply year-round.

Pursue a research-based PhD in Chemical Engineering at Stellenbosch University. Join active research groups in green hydrogen, bioresources and water technology. Applications accepted year-round.

Four postgraduate programmes at SU Chemical Engineering: PhD, MEng Research, MEng Data Analytics and MEng Sustainable Chemical Engineering. Full-time and part-time options available.

3-year part-time MEng in Data Analytics for process engineers at SU. Build skills in machine learning, process data and modelling. Study at Stellenbosch University while working full-time.

Academic Staff

Dr. Jamie Cripwell from Stellenbosch University has earned a prestigious NRF Y1 rating as a "Promising Young Researcher." Recognized for his impact in thermodynamics, he now plans to integrate his work with machine learning, showcasing the...

The Department of Chemical Engineering turns waste into eco-friendly biomolecules to replace fossil fuels. Key projects include producing safe, mold-preventing biosurfactants for the fruit industry, high-value lipids from waste sugar, and...

This project uses a biorefinery approach to sustainably extract fucoidan from South African seaweed without harming its environment. Fucoidan shows massive potential in treating diabetes and killing cancer cells. The team's growing research...