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📅 May 16, 2025 · Published in Science

Collaborative Work from BUET Published in Prestigious Science Journal

A collaborative study by Professor Shoeb Ahmed of the Department of Chemical Engineering, BUET — alongside researchers from Stanford University, Boston University, icddr,b, and Greentech Knowledge Solutions — has been published in Science, one of the world's most prestigious scientific journals. The study introduces an evidence-based strategy proven to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions in Bangladesh's brick manufacturing industry. Their work featured as the cover of the issue, demonstrating its global significance.

Prof. Shoeb Ahmed et al. · Science, 2025 Read full story →

2025

Job circular for MSc Research Student position

Announcement September 2, 2025

Job Circular: M.Sc. Research Student, Office Manager & Research Assistant Positions

The Department of Chemical Engineering invites applications for several positions under a funded research project. Positions include M.Sc. Research Student, Office Manager, and Research Assistant. See attached circular for details.

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Science journal cover — brick kiln study

Research May 16, 2025

BUET ChE Research Published as Cover Story in Science Journal

Prof. Shoeb Ahmed's collaborative study on energy-efficient brick manufacturing in Bangladesh is featured as the cover story in Science, the world's leading multidisciplinary scientific journal. The RCT study covered 276 brick kilns.

2023

Event December 20–21, 2023

7th International Conference on Chemical Engineering (ICChE 2023)

The 7th ICChE was held on 20–21 December 2023, organised by the Department of Chemical Engineering, BUET. The biennial conference brought together researchers from across the globe to present cutting-edge work in chemical engineering.

Conference website →

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Research July 2023

Department Hosts Orientation for Newly Registered Postgraduate Students

A formal orientation programme was held for students newly registered in the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes for the April 2023 semester, welcoming them into the department's research and academic community.

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2021

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Announcement February 10, 2021

Activities of the 3rd M. A. Naser Chair — Prof. Dr. Rafiqul Gani

A summary of academic, research, and outreach activities conducted under the 3rd M. A. Naser Chair, held by Prof. Dr. Rafiqul Gani (PSE for SPEED, Technical University of Denmark), including lectures, webinars, and panel discussions.

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Event January 28, 2021

The Success of the International Conference on Chemical Engineering (ICChE 2020)

A report on the successful conclusion of ICChE 2020, organised by the Department of Chemical Engineering, BUET. The conference attracted researchers from across South Asia and beyond.

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Announcement January 18, 2021

New Head of the Department Appointed

The Department of Chemical Engineering announces the appointment of a new Head of Department. The department extends congratulations and looks forward to continued academic and research excellence under new leadership.

2020

Oct 2020

Online Panel Discussion by Prof. Dr. Rafiqul Gani — M. A. Naser Chair Series

Event · M.A. Naser Chair

Sep 2020

ChE Faculty Member Wins OWSD Award for Excellence in Scientific Research

Announcement · Award

Aug 2020

Online Lecture for Students by Prof. Dr. Rafiqul Gani — M. A. Naser Chair

Event · Lecture

Jul 2020

Webinar on Sustainability in the Water–Energy–Food–Environment Nexus

Event · Webinar

Jul 2020

Online Lecture by 3rd M. A. Naser Chair, Prof. Rafiqul Gani

Event · Lecture

Mar 2020

ChE Faculty Member Receives Prime Minister Gold Medal

Announcement · Award

Feb 2020

ISCSSM 2020 Held on 11–12 February 2020

Event · Symposium

Feb 2020

Orientation for Newly Admitted Students — Level-1 Term-1

Announcement · Academic

2019

Nov 2019

Open Day Held for Prospective Students — 5–6 November 2019

Event · Open Day

Nov 2019

Announcement of Launching of the M. A. Naser Chair

Announcement · M.A. Naser Chair

Oct 2019

Training on Good Laboratory Practices

Event · Training

Oct 2019

Lecture on Curriculum Development to Address the Changing Nature of the Engineering Profession

Event · Lecture

Oct 2019

ICFP 2016 Awards to BUET Chemical Engineering Researchers

Research · Award

Dec 2014

4th International Conference on Chemical Engineering (ICChE 2014) — 29–30 December 2014

Event · Conference

Cover Story

📅 May 16, 2025 · Science Journal

Collaborative Work from BUET Published in Science — Brick Kiln Energy Efficiency

Prof. Shoeb Ahmed (ChE, BUET) and an international team from Stanford, Boston University, icddr,b, and Greentech Knowledge Solutions published a randomised controlled trial (RCT) in Science demonstrating that brick kiln owners in Bangladesh voluntarily adopt cleaner, more efficient practices when given proper training and profit-aligned support. The study covered 276 kilns in the 2022–2023 brick kiln season and featured as the cover of its issue.

Prof. Shoeb Ahmed et al. · Science, 2025 Full story →

Earlier Research News

Oct 2019

ICFP 2016 Awards to BUET Chemical Engineering Researchers

Award

Mar 2020

ChE Faculty Member Receives Prime Minister Gold Medal

Award

Sep 2020

ChE Faculty Member Wins OWSD Award for Scientific Excellence

Award

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8th International Conference on Chemical Engineering (ICChE)

The biennial ICChE conference organised by the Department of Chemical Engineering, BUET. Open for abstract submissions. Previous editions held in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2023.

📍 BUET Campus, Dhaka · icche-buet.com