Integrated Project in the Master of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Liège

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The Integrated Project in the Master of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the Univer-sity of Liège (ULiège) aims to consolidate technical knowledge and promote the acquisition of soft skills by integrating various chemical engineering disciplines. The project focus on the design of an industrial process and is divided into five parts: individual work on mass balances and literature re-views, detailed modeling of thermodynamics and key unit operations, sensitivity studies, process integration, and report to a general audience. Key learning outcomes include developing critical thinking, addressing complex multidisciplinary topics, and understanding the role of science and technology in society. Students enhance their soft skills in project management, teamwork, and ef-fective communication in English. Regular interactions with industry and academic experts, along with support from the ULiège Soft Skills Team, ensure comprehensive development. Evaluation in-cludes both technical and soft skills assessments, with individual and group performance contrib-uting to final grades. This project, running for several years, is highly regarded by students for its rigorous and instructive nature, preparing them well for their future careers.