Chemical Engineering

Overview

The Chemical Engineering PhD studies from Kaunas University of Technology studies are a traditional, research based, usually four-year, doctoral degree program, which provides:

• A thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of chemical engineering, as well as an intensive research experience;

• A mentoring-intensive environment with co-supervision flexibility, allowing students to work with the outstanding Lithuanian scientist of their field;

• The real-world experience through an experimental and practical assignments, hands-on operation of the modern pilot scale equipment and analytical techniques;

• The accessibility to a modern computer technology enabling the process modelling, simulation and control;

• The accessibility to a wide-range of seminars, conferences and scientific workshops.

Topic Title

• Development of biorefining processes of European cranberry bush (Viburnum opulus L.) anatomical parts into biologically valuable functional materials by using high pressure, ultrasound, microwave and enzyme processing methods

• Development and application of genetically encoded biosensors to discover and engineer the efficient biocatalytic processes for lignin degradation and valorisation pursuing the production of phenolic acids

• Valorisation of agrofood processing by-products and waste using biorefinery concept

• Formulation of food-grade aerogels for the controlled release of bioactive compounds during digestion