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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement

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Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement Published: The global cement industry is gigantic, so finding ways to reduce its impact on the climate is essential for a sustainable future. The chemistry of cement It is the use of resources, especially raw materials, that forms the current focus of Theo’s research.

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Using adsorbents to help society

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About chemical and biomolecular engineering If you enjoy chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics and are interested in learning how things work on a small scale, then you should consider a career in chemical and biomolecular engineering. What other achievements are you particularly proud of?

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The engineering behind Evolutor

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We have come a long way since Darwin published his concepts, and engineers and scientists have borrowed the concept of ‘survival of the fittest’ and applied it to engineering biological systems for industrial applications. The Chemical Engineer , IChemE , Royal Academy of Engineering and The Scientist are notable examples.

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List of 75+ STEM Careers, Jobs & Occupations

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Analytical Chemist The Role: Analytical Chemists use their knowledge of chemistry, instrumentation, computers, and statistics to solve problems in almost all areas of chemistry. Biophysicist The Role: Biophysicists study the principles of physics that underlie all living things. Average Annual Salary: $61,570 4.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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Feedback control — achieving desired behaviour by measuring what is happening and using this information to adjust the control inputs. The models are informed by the physics of channel flow and encode the dynamic relationships between upstream inflow, downstream outflows, supply point off-takes and downstream water levels.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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Pathway from school to biological engineering Jeffrey says that biological engineering entails a robust understanding in maths, physics, chemistry and biology. Parisa Nazemi Ashani PhD Graduate Assistant I pursued a PhD in biological engineering after studying chemical engineering and working on biofuels.

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Prostheses for people: matching the person and their new limb

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Both Alex and Laurence say that A-levels (or equivalents) in maths and physics are typically required for undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering. Options include chemistry, languages, electronics, computing, design, music and art. HOW DID LAURENCE BECOME A MECHANICAL ENGINEER? Global Challenges Research Fund.