A graduate of the study program Chemical Engineering knows: • to assess the essential contexts, principles and theories describing physical and chemical processes • to analyze physical and chemical processes, interpret the laws that govern the processes applied in various branches of chemical, food and pharmaceutical technologies including the field of environment protection • to assess the quality of chemicals and their ecological and toxicological properties, relationship between the structure of materials and their properties • to evaluate the issues of production and separation of chemical substances and materials, to assess the methods of modification of these substances • to independently solve complex theoretical and practical problems of chemical technology and its management • to identify and to evaluate the basic safety issues of chemical production and the risk associated with the operation of the technology • to independently and creatively interpret and analyze professional texts and work with sources of information • to compile and solve mathematical models of unit operations, reactors and bioreactors, in which they applies knowledge of chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, physical equilibria, mass, momentum and heat transfer • to model processes taking place in simple and complex systems in order to optimize material consumption and production costs as well as to minimize the impact of technology on environment
A graduate of the study program Chemical Engineering: • understands and can effectively apply the knowledge of physical and chemical principles of processes taking place in chemical, pharmaceutical, food and biotechnological production, as well as in the field of environment protection • can apply knowledge of the course and kinetics of chemical processes as well as the principles of mass, momentum and heat transport in processes of chemical and food technology • understands the effective way of controlling and managing production, energy production processes, procedure for efficient use of energy resources and energy media distribution in the production company • can work independently on scientific research tasks in the field of chemical, biochemical, environmental and safety engineering, critically assess a problem and propose its optimal solution • can solve projects of complex design, implementation, operation and management of chemical, biochemical and other productions • can independently compile and solve mathematical models of unit operations in chemical technology, including chemical and biochemical reactors • manages software used in the design and optimization of chemical and biochemical production (ASPEN PLUS, ASPEN HYSYS), Matlab software for simulation of non-standard equipment as well as Excel software for evaluation and processing of experimental data • can process the results of their own work, experiments and collected data in form of technical reports and presentations, effectively communicate these outputs in their native language and in English • has managerial, economic, social, moral and environmental awareness and is able to prepare documents, reports and documentation in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework in the field of chemical engineering and technology • is able to read technical documents and assignments from the customer with understanding
A graduate of the study program Chemical Engineering: • can manage the operation of chemical, pharmaceutical, food, biotechnological productions in executive and management functions • is able to understand the current state of production technology, independently and creatively solve complex projects, with regard to its professional focus can think analytically, present their own opinions and solutions to new and non-standard situations • is ready to work in a team, work effectively and motivate people and to take responsibility for team results • is able to propose improvements in the operation of the production facility/unit based on the analysis of its operation using simulation of chemical and physical processes in standard types of industrial equipment • can manage the collection and processing of (production) data using computer technology, participate in the development of new products • understands the principles of technological safety in production activities • can quantify and assess the social and environmental impacts connected with the industry problem solution • can present their own opinions and technical solutions in a suitable and professional way in front of different types of audiences at different levels of management in both native and English language
The master degree of the Chemical Engineering study program is fully compatible with equally focused study programs in the world. This study program prepares graduates who find application both in industrial practice and on academic ground in basic and applied research and development. Graduates of the study program acquire comprehensive knowledge, experience and competencies in the field of Chemical Engineering and Technology. Therefore, they are ready to hold positions at various levels of management of chemical, biochemical, food processing, petrochemical and pharmaceutical production companies, as well as in environmental technology, optimization of energy costs of production units and in the field of production safety. Graduates also find employment in the third degree of university study and in the positions of researchers and scientists. During their studies at SUT in Bratislava, in addition to the critical way of thinking, a graduate of the study program also acquires in-depth knowledge in the field of balances and transport of matter, momentum and energy in continuous and batch processes. They know and are able to apply the knowledge gained from chemical kinetics as well as chemical and physical equilibrium and in areas specialized in the safety of chemical production, simulation and design of production units or optimization of production costs. They can use this knowledge in production management, assessing risk associated with the technology operation, designing of optimal use of energy resources, but also in simulations and optimization of industrial production. Alone or as a member of a team, they can analyze technical problems associated with production and at the same time suggest ways to solve these problems. Proof of the quality and compatibility of education acquired by graduates of the master degree of the Chemical Engineering study program with the education provided in similar study programs in the world is the fact that several graduates of the study program have found employment in the field outside Slovakia.
Graduate of the study program Chemical Engineering: • is prepared for the study of the 3rd degree of university study and can, with the help of the acquired knowledge and skills, directly continue the study in the follow-up doctoral study programs in the field of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Food Processing, Biotechnology and others. • can be employed as (according to the System of Occupations at sustavapovolani.sk): manager/specialist in pulp and paper production, specialist in research and development in pulp and paper production, manager in thermal energy, manager in gas industry, process optimization specialist, quality management specialist in chemical production, chemical specialist biotechnologist, chemical specialist technologist, chemical specialist in research and development, manager of chemical and pharmaceutical production, maintenance specialist in chemical production, pharmaceutical representative, environmental protection specialist in industrial production, specialist for waste management, hazardous waste recycling technician, specialist technologist in food production, maintenance specialist in food production, state administration specialist environmental protection specialist, specialist in glass production, specialist technologist in building materials production, technologist for mineral treatment, chemist/chemical specialist in research and development, water quality control specialist, manager in water management, secondary school teacher.
Graduates of the master degree in the study program Chemical Engineering found employment as: • PhD students at FCFT (Ing. Patrik Cabadaj, Ing. Patrik Furda, Ing. Anna Matejčíková, Ing. Marta Ostrihoňová) • managers and directors at various levels of management of production and project companies (Ing. Michal Canev, OMYA, sro, Ing. Peter Illes, Slovnaft, a. s., Ing. Michal Kebísek, Mondi SCP, a. s., Ing. Lukáš Šugár, Henkel Slovakia, sro , Richard Vereš, Evonik Fermas, sro) • employees of manufacturing companies and state institutions at the specialist level (Ing. Samuel Barabas, Dobrá klíma, sro, Ing. Ľubomír Činčala, Nuclear Regulatory Authority of the Slovak Republic, Ing. Maroš Filčák, BASF Slovensko, sro, USA, Jakub Macho, Adient Slovakia, sro, Milan Škultéty, Criminalistics and Expertise Institute of the Police Force of the Slovak Republic) • development and research workers of production and design companies (Ing. Dávid Kállay, Slovnaft, a. s., Ing. René Zsigmond, MOL Group, Budapest, H) • technologists in chemical companies (Ing. Martin Genšor, Slovnaft, a. s., Ing. Dominik Gibala, Slovnaft, a. s.) • process engineers in chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing and project companies (Adam Bahno, Evonik Fermas sro, René Diko, Tate & Lyle Boleráz, sro, Tomáš Holásek, Chemproces, sro, Eva Marková, Bekaert Slovakia , sro, Lenka Nemsilová, Intech, sro, Andrej Plaštiak, Bekaert Slovakia, sro, Peter Sámel, LyondellBasell, Frankfurt am Main, D, Tomáš Šatura, Procter & Gamble, sro, Gabriel Závodský , process engineer, Evonik Fermas, sro) • chemical engineers in chemical companies (Ing. Arnold Agócs, BorsodChem Zrt., Kazincbarcika, H)
The master degree of the Chemical Engineering study program prepares graduates who are employed in job positions requiring a second-level university degree (SKKR 7 qualification level) or continuing their studies within the third-level university degree. In practice, graduates of the study program are able to perform the professions of manager in pulp and paper production, specialist of pulp and paper production management, specialist of pulp and paper production quality management, specialist of technologist in pulp and paper production, specialist in research and development in pulp and paper production, manager in thermal energy, manager in gas industry, process optimization specialist, quality management specialist in chemical production, chemical specialist biotechnologist, chemical specialist technologist, chemical specialist in research and development, manager of chemical and pharmaceutical production, maintenance specialist in chemical production , pharmaceutical representative, environmental protection specialist in industrial production, specialist for waste management, hazardous waste recycling technician, specialist technologist in food production, maintenance specialist in food production, state professional in environmental protection, specialist technologist in glass production, specialist technologist in production of building materials, technologist for mineral processing, inorganic chemist, biochemist, physical chemist, chemical specialist in research and development, organic chemist, water quality control specialist, manager in water management, secondary school teacher. Employers positively evaluate the ability of graduates of the study program Chemical Engineering to creatively apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems in the field of chemical, biochemical, food and pharmaceutical technologies as well as environment protection and optimization of production costs. The quality of the study program is also greatly influenced by cooperation with industrial partners and research institutions. This collaboration allows students to become acquainted with the requirements and challenges of industrial or research and development practice in their future employment already during their studies in the form of professional practice, diploma thesis, excursion or lecture. An important partner of FCFT in this field is the Industrial Council of FCFT (https://www.fchpt.stuba.sk/sk/fakulta/priemyselna-rada.html?page_id=3070) which regularly, usually twice a year, provides the faculty with feedback from employers. Members of the FCFT Industrial Council represent the most important industrial partners from the chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical and food processing industries in Slovakia. Regarding the study program Chemical Engineering, these are Ing. Branislav Brežný, General Director, Research Institute of Chemical Technologies a.s., Bratislava, Alžbeta Grácová, Director of the Human Resources Department, Slovnaft a.s., Bratislava, Ing. Miroslav Havlík, director, Evonik Fermas s.r.o., Slovenská Ľupča, Ing. Dušan Janíček, Director for External Relations, Slovenské cukrovary s.r.o., Sereď, JUDr. Silvia Karásiková, HR Director, Duslo a.s., Šaľa, Ing. Roland Keseli, ProCS s.r.o., Šaľa, Ing. Ľubica Kopčová, PhD., General Director, Research Institute of Water Management, Bratislava, Ing. Vladimir Krajči, Production Director, Mondi SCP a.s., Ružomberok, Ing. Pavel Martauz, Director, Department of Quality and Strategy Director, Považské cementárne a.s., Ladce, Ing. Martin Minárik, Director, Axxence Slovakia s.r.o., Bratislava, Ing. Peter Novoroľník, Production Director, RAJO a.s., Bratislava, Doc. Ing. Dr. Peter Vrábel, Production and Technical Director, Rona, a.s., Lednické Rovne. Employers emphasize the quality preparation of graduates of the study program Chemical Engineering in the theoretical and practical area, their ability to solve various technical problems, their independence and at the same time their ability to work in a team or to lead a team.This is not the case of regulated professions
