WCEC connects chemical engineering federations and confederations worldwide to strengthen the role of chemical engineering at the service of society, industry and the planet.
The Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (APCChE) was founded in 1975 through the efforts of Professor T.Mizushina of Kyoto University, Japan. It was formed to provide a focus for various non-profit societies, associations and institutions working in the field of Chemical Engineering in the Asian Pacific region.
The following member organizations form part of APCChE network:
Corresponding members:
The European Federation of Chemical Engineering, founded in 1953, helps European society to meet its needs through highlighting the role of Chemical Engineering in delivering sustainable processes and products.
The following member organizations form part of EFCE network:
The Inter-American Confederation of Chemical Engineering, founded in 1961 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, brings together chemical engineering institutions across the Americas to promote scientific, technical and professional development, foster knowledge exchange, harmonize standards and strengthen the profession’s contribution to economic and social progress.
The following member organizations form part of IACChE’s inter-American network:
WCEC aspires to the establishment of a fourth federation that will embrace chemical engineering societies in Africa and the Middle East. The working title for this body is Chemical Engineering Society for Africa and the Middle East (ChESAME)