Chemical & process engineering
About
About this Division
Our aim is to enhance the lifelong career development and financial security of members working at all levels within the chemical, biochemical and process engineering profession.
As a member, you can access information on recognised and promising chemical engineering processes and methods. You can connect with a global network of intelligent, resourceful colleagues and find learning opportunities from recognised authorities. We aim to help you move forward professionally and enrich the world we live in.
Who can join?
Membership is open to people who have an interest in and relevant experience in chemical engineering.
How to join
If you are already a member of Engineers Ireland, you can join any number of Regions, Divisions and Societies in our Members Area
It is free to join and, once you do, you can:
- Use our discussion forums
- Post comments on articles and blogs
- Join the Contacts Network to locate and send messages to other professionals
Events
We run a series of evening lectures each year to promote the latest thinking in chemical and process engineering.
All our events allow members to make contacts and network with their peers and industry representatives, and contribute to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Get Involved.
Opportunities for involvement are varied and include:
- Becoming a committee member
- Joining task groups looking at strategic issues
- Attending evening lectures or, indeed, delivering a presentation Volunteering to work with schools
All these activities offer you the chance to develop your personal skills, exposure to and communication with fellow professionals within industry and academia, many of whom are in senior positions.
Contacts
Chairman & Council Representative
Pat McIntyre
Mob: 086 2449145
Email: pat.mcintyre@dpseng.com
Vice-Chairman
Brian Glennon
Chartered Engineer
Tel: 01 7161954
Mob: 087 2483710
Email: brian.glennon@ucd.ie
Secretary
Hugh Hodkinson
Mob: 086 8185589
Email: hugh.hodkinson@dpseng.com
Treasurer
Claire Staunton
Tel: 01 7161755
Mob: 087 7827284
Email: cstaunton5@gmail.com
PR Officer
Louise Walsh
Tel: 0402 20800
Email: louise.walsh@ie.netgrs.com
Liaison Committee Representative
Caroline Rocks
Mob: 085 7684690
Email: rockscaroline@gmail.com
Events
Biofuels and Biomass Conversion
Date: TBA
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Admission: Free. All welcome
About the speaker: Dr Stephen Fitzpatrick. Stephen graduated as a chemical engineer from the University of Manchester in 1973 and completed his doctorate there in Biochemical Engineering in 1975. Stephen has over thirty five years experience in the Biological, Pharmaceutical and Chemical process industries and has been based in Boston for over thirty years working with many emerging Biotech firms. During this time he developed and patented a unique Bio-fuels process based on the conversion of cellulosic biomass and is well published in this area and has progressed the process to a commercial scale. Stephen is the president of DPS Biometics Inc and a director of the DPS Group.
About the event: As part of this session Stephen will provide a brief overview of the Bio-Fuels industry, particularly in relation to the conversion of Biomass. He will give details on his unique patented process and how it fits within the Global fuels market. This session will give an insight into the potential for Biomass conversion but also the process of development and commercialisation of new processes from a chemical engineering perspective.
It is intended that this event be webcast
Contact: Chemical & Process Engineering Division
E: chemical@engineersireland.ie
More events for our members in the Chemical and Process Engineering Division will be published here as the programme develops - watch this space!
For a full listing of Engineers Ireland events, please visit the Events Calendar