ANNUAL REPORT - The Petroleum Institute

The Petroleum Institute | Annual Report - Academic Year 2011 - 2012
Department Of Chemical Engineering
Dr. Ali Al Mansoori, Chair
I. Executive Summary
In 2011-2012, the Department of Chemical
Engineering was strengthened with new
faculty members and staff. The department
also secured funding for a number of research
projects from the university and from external
funding agencies. Some faculty members
hold distinguished positions and have been
published in top-ranking international journals.
II. Department Mission and
Program Goals
The Department of Chemical Engineering
provides opportunities for young men and
women to develop the knowledge and skills
needed to pursue a rewarding and productive
career in the chemical industries. The program
aims to train chemical engineers with the
comprehensive skills required to work and live
effectively in the multicultural environment
that pervades today’s global community. The
specific goals and missions are to:
• Develop strong technical skills, sound
knowledge, and the highest level of
competencies necessary to work effectively
in the global engineering community;
• Ascribe to the highest standards of health,
safety, and environmental awareness;
• Build communication skills to communicate
effectively in engineering circles and in the
international business community;
• Strengthen collaborative working skills
required to solve important engineering
problems;
• Provide opportunities to develop critical
leadership skills required to lead engineering
project teams;
• Address key issues concerning engineering
ethics; and
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