Growing at 10% Annually, Chemical Engineering Prepares Future-Ready Engineers to Tackle Energy and Sustainability Challenges: AURAK

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Published January 15th, 2026 - 04:59 GMT

Growing at 10% Annually, Chemical Engineering Prepares Future-Ready Engineers to Tackle Energy and Sustainability Challenges: AURAK

In a world defined by rapid technological change, energy transition, and pressing sustainability demands, chemical engineering continues to stand out as one of the most versatile and future-resilient engineering disciplines, according to American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK).

Global employment forecasts project steady growth for chemical engineers over the coming decade, reflecting their critical role across energy, manufacturing, healthcare, water, and advanced technology sectors. In response to this demand, AURAK has created a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering that is tailored to prepare graduates to lead innovation both regionally and globally.

Globally, chemical engineering is a highly sought-after and versatile engineering discipline, with a projected 10% growth in employment from 2023 to 2033. (https://jobs-job.com/are-chemical-engineering-jobs-in-demand.html). World Economic Forum has identified chemical engineers as key enablers of net-zero pathways, clean energy systems, and industrial decarbonization. A McKinsey study highlights chemical engineers as central to scaling hydrogen technologies, carbon capture, sustainable fuels, and circular-economy solutions.

Professor Khalid Hussain, Provost at AURAK, says: “Our BS in Chemical Engineering has been tailored to educate and empower the next generation of engineers who will lead this transformation both regionally and globally. The program is intentionally designed to align strong scientific and engineering foundations with hands-on learning, industry relevance, and global best practices.”

Dr. Sara Faiz Hanna Tasfy, Department Chair/Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at AURAK, adds: “Chemical engineers need to possess a rare and powerful combination of deep scientific understanding, process optimization expertise, and systems-level thinking, enabling them to tackle complex, multidisciplinary challenges with confidence and precision. The AURAK BS in Chemical Engineering combines strong academic foundations with international exposure, hands-on learning, and close industry engagement to prepare graduates who are innovative, adaptable, and ready to contribute to the rapidly evolving engineering profession.”

Being based in the UAE, a recognized global energy hub, AURAK’s BS in Chemical Engineering offers a Petroleum Engineering concentration, allowing students to gain focused expertise aligned with the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors, while remaining firmly grounded in core chemical engineering principles. This concentration strengthens students’ technical foundations in key areas such as separations, reservoir rock and fluid properties, petroleum production, drilling engineering, well testing and reservoir engineering.

The program is globally benchmarked and aligned with international accreditation standards, ensuring graduates are competitive with peers from leading universities worldwide.

Unlike many engineering disciplines tied to a single sector or technology, chemical engineering is inherently future-resilient, according to AURAK. As industries evolve, chemical engineers evolve with them, continuously redefining their roles while remaining central to innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable development.

Background Information

American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education which delivers an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture. All of our programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The American model of higher education, in addition to developing skills in specific academic fields, also provides a general education curriculum which exposes students to new ideas and new ways of doing things, promoting critical thinking on a wide range of local and global issues. AURAK gives students the opportunity to become fluent in English, as it is the medium of instruction. By the time of graduation, all of our students have developed a full professional proficiency in English, thus maximizing their prospects in terms of professional careers and further studies. AURAK has handpicked a top class faculty from all over the world, ensuring that students receive the highest possible standard of education, equipping them to become leaders in their field of study, and preparing them to enter the working world as well-rounded, global citizens.