Engineering Solutions for Global Challenges.

The future of our planet depends on our ability to provide clean water, sustainable energy, healthy food, better healthcare and responsible production while addressing climate change and the needs of a growing global society.
Chemical and biochemical engineering are at the heart of many of these solutions.

Y-WCCE invites young researchers from across the world to share the science, technologies and ideas that can make a difference.

💧 Water & Environment

Creating sustainable solutions for one of our most essential resources.

• Water and wastewater treatment
• Clean water technologies
• Resource recovery
• Environmental engineering
• Pollution prevention
• Separation technologies
• Sustainable water management

⚡ Energy & the Energy Transition

Engineering the transition towards clean, secure and sustainable energy systems.

• Hydrogen and Power-to-X
• Renewable energy systems
• Energy storage
• Sustainable fuels
• Electrification of processes
• Carbon capture, utilization and storage
• Energy-efficient processes

🌍 Climate & Net Zero

Transforming industry to meet the challenge of climate change.

• Industrial decarbonization
• Net-zero technologies
• CO₂ capture and utilization
• Low-carbon processes
• Climate-neutral production
• Life-cycle assessment
• Industrial transformation

🧬 Biotechnology, Health & Food

Using biology and engineering to improve health, nutrition and quality of life.

• Biochemical and bioprocess engineering
• Industrial biotechnology
• Biomanufacturing
• Synthetic biology
• Pharmaceutical engineering
• Biopharmaceutical processes
• Food and fermentation technology
• Alternative proteins
• Sustainable food production

♻️ Circular Economy & Sustainable Production

Moving from linear production towards circular and resource-efficient systems.

• Circular process and product design
• Recycling and upcycling
• Waste-to-value
• Sustainable raw materials
• Bio-based production
• Green chemistry
• Process intensification
• Resource and energy efficiency

🤖 Digitalization, AI & the Future of Engineering

Harnessing digital technologies to transform research, development and production.

• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• Generative AI
• Digital twins
• Process modelling and simulation
• Data-driven engineering
• Advanced process control
• Autonomous laboratories and plants
• Smart manufacturing

🧪 Processes, Products & Advanced Materials

Developing the processes, products and materials that enable tomorrow's technologies.

• Process systems engineering
• Process design and optimization
• Reaction engineering and catalysis
• Separation processes
• Particle technology
• Product engineering
• Advanced and functional materials
• Nanotechnology
• Materials for energy and sustainability

🤝 Society, Safety & Responsible Engineering

Technology alone is not enough. Engineering solutions must also be safe, responsible and beneficial to society.

• Process and plant safety
• Responsible innovation
• Sustainable development
• Engineering ethics
• Technology and society
• Diversity and inclusion in engineering
• Education and skills for the future
• Social impact of engineering solutions

One Generation. Global Challenges. Engineering Solutions.

From fundamental research to industrial application, from an innovative idea to a technology with global impact:
If your research can contribute to a more sustainable, healthy and resilient world, Y-WCCE is your platform.

💧 Water  •  ⚡ Energy  •  🌍 Climate  •  🧬 Health & Food  •  ♻️ Sustainable Production  •  🤝 Society