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Alumni stories

Meet some of our School of Chemical Engineering alumni
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Coral Colyer

Senior Director, Technical, Innovation & Supply Chain, Emerging Capabilities at Coca Cola, Atlanta Georgia, USA

In the words of Einstein, the important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. For me, that guides my career….

Hosam Elhalis

Senior Research Scientist at AB Mauri Pty. Ltd.

The program provided me with the knowledge and skills to not only navigate the food science industry but also to innovate and lead within it.

Manager at the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer’s Office
Thomas Gao

Manager at the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer’s Office

"I have always been interested in chemistry and enjoyed building things, and I liked following a structured process or logic in problem-solving."

Stuart Maclaine

Brewer at Tooheys Brewery, Lidcombe NSW

“Take advantage of every opportunity that »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Chem Eng offers! The wealth of industry connections, student events, research opportunities and study support is unmatched and definitely sets you up for success in the next stage of your career.â€

Isabella Notarpietro

Junior Energy Analyst at the International Energy Agency (IEA), Paris

"I love my job as it enables me to work at the intersection of engineering and policy – some days, I’m deep in energy balances and leveraging my engineering skills, others I’m writing policy reports and very often I’m doing a mix of the two."

Anthony Canfell
May 31, 2024

Chief Advisor Processing & Technology at Rio Tinto

“As I am sure you know it is a tough degree and I remember at times feeling like my university undergrad would go forever!  Like all big things in life, it helps to chunk it down in your mind to manageable sections of time and know that eventually it does end, and you will graduate!â€

Ian Phillipps

Director, General Manager at Photon Energy Group

“My time at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ was very seriously a life highlight. The friendships, study experiences, and opportunity to be on a vibrant campus having comes from a small country town, was truly wonderful.â€

John Zhao

Engineer, Hydroflux Pty Ltd

“I use the knowledge I gained at university daily, such as mass balance, thermodynamics, and membrane systems, to name a few. I would say my study at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ also prepared me for the real world of engineering.â€

Kylie Lim

Project Manager - Beca

“Chemical Engineering is a degree that can be utilised in many different fields. Don't be scared, take the opportunities to grow and learn. Even if you feel like you aren’t ready, as long as you are supported, you should always try!"

Alumni & industry

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We wouldn’t be a world-leading school if it wasn’t for the skill and determination of our staff and students, past and present.

Inspiring alumni series

In 2020, we launched the "Inspiring Alumni" series offering a platform for students to connect with our alumni. The series has featured numerous notable alumni, and exemplifies the school’s dedication to fostering a supportive community, celebrating alumni achievements, and inspiring future Chemical Engineering students. 

Professional societies

At the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ School of Chemical Engineering we cover a wide range of study areas and are associated with many different professional societies.

Industry partners

The »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ School of Chemical Engineering was set up with the industry in mind. Since we opened our doors over 60 years ago, we've had strong, close links with industry.