Energy & Process Technology

In today’s industrial landscape, energy systems and process technologies operate in increasingly complex and interconnected environments. The EngD in Energy & Process Technology prepares you to become a technological designer who integrates technical performance, sustainability and economic feasibility. You will work on practical innovations based on a deep understanding of industrial processes, materials behaviour and energy systems.

The programme consists of three main components:

• Mandatory courses
• Elective courses
• Professional development & self-regulated courses

The design project starts at the beginning of the EngD period, and your courses are aligned with the needs of the project and your own interests

You follow a coherent set of core and elective courses alongside your two-year industry design project. A minimum of 48 ECTS credits in educational activities is required.

You can follow core and elective courses in areas such as process systems engineering, energy conversion technology, advanced reaction engineering, materials design, thermodynamics and sustainable process development. The exact mix is aligned with your project and interests.

Mandatory courses (post-master level and professional development, 22.5 EC)

• Systems Design & Engineering for EngD (12 EC)

Plus, choose one of the following courses:

• Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering for EngD
• Process Equipment Design for EngD
• Energy Conversion Technology for EngD
• Plastic and Elastomer Engineering for EngD
• Elastomer Science & Engineering for EngD
• Energy, Sustainability and Society for EngD

Elective and self-regulated courses
Tailor your electives to your project. Examples include advanced topics in process plant design, sustainable process technology, energy storage, advanced materials, modelling and simulation, or a custom Capita Selecta.

This programme attracts ambitious MSc graduates who want to go beyond theory and apply their knowledge in real industrial contexts. You have a background in chemical or process engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, energy technology or a closely related engineering discipline.

What unites our trainees is a drive to design innovative and sustainable technological solutions. You are analytical, proactive and motivated to work in multidisciplinary teams. You take initiative and take ownership of a complex design project with direct relevance to industry and society.

The programme is also open to professionals employed by a company. Our Engineering programmes offer a streamlined enrolment route for employees with a relevant academic background who want to deepen their expertise while working. These candidates address concrete technological challenges within their organisation and apply advanced design methodologies to develop effective, implementable solutions.

After completing this programme, you will be able to translate complex industrial challenges into innovative and sustainable technological solutions. You will have the tools to analyse process and energy systems, evaluate technical and environmental performance, and design robust, future-oriented solutions based on functional and market requirements.

Graduates of the EngD in Energy & Process Technology are prepared for careers as technological designers, process engineers and innovation specialists within industry. You are also equipped to contribute to multidisciplinary teams that address challenges in energy, materials and industrial processes. Many graduates work in organisations where they complete their design projects, ranging from large multinationals to specialised companies in energy, process and materials sectors.

Others may continue in applied research or pursue a PhD trajectory, contributing to the development of next-generation energy and process technologies.