Energy and Process Engineering

We provide a comprehensive understanding of energy-related machinery and instruments as well as industrial engineering processes ranging from biotechnology to process engineering industry and power plant technology. As a graduate of this master's program, you will have a broad knowledge of methods that enable you to develop new and innovative solutions for our industry and society.
The program is located at the interface of different disciplines that are relevant for solving current energy and process engineering problems. Working on these challenges always require the cooperation of a large number of experts from different disciplines. Their expertise and understanding of systems are essential for the challenges of a society without fossil raw materials and energy sources.
Energy and process engineering, as taught in our master's program, encompasses the fundamental physical, chemical and biological processes of material conversion for the provision of energy or industrial products. The combination of these basic building blocks into an overall process as well as the integration into possible fields of application and sectors are also considered. It is also possible to specialize in individual subject areas to gain a more in-depth understanding.

Which further expertise and skills will I acquire?

As a graduate of our application and research-oriented master's program, you can make use of a broad methodological toolbox for your future professional life. Your expertise will be based on our focus areas: future-oriented energy systems, thermal process engineering and bioprocess engineering as well as their core components, such as heat exchangers, turbomachinery and separation equipment. Thematic links to plant engineering, chemical process engineering and other areas are also present. This enables you to find efficient solutions to complex problems, including:

• Transition to sustainable energy sources such as hydrogen
• Dynamic operation and flexibilization of process plants
• Energy system analysis as well as innovative energy conversion and storage technologies
• Description, analysis and optimization of chemical and bio-engineering processes

Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification?

By completing your master's degree, you will have the best prerequisites to work on sustainable and innovative processes in energy supply or the manufacturing industry. You will be able to help shaping and implementing the solutions of tomorrow. In the recent past, energy and (bio)process technology has been characterized by an increasing dynamic and innovation strength with a wide range of opportunities and possibilities. In addition, exciting career prospects open for you in plant construction, in chemical, pharmaceutical as well as biotechnological industries, working for technology developers or in engineering companies. Consulting and service companies as well as public authorities are further potential employers.

If you are particularly interested in research and development, you will find a variety of employment opportunities at universities and research institutions, as well as in industry-related research.

You develop a business idea during your studies and want to start a company? We are happy to support you in this as well!