University Recognized Research Centres

The research work of professors in the department of Chemical  Engineering is enhanced
by the facilities developed by each research group.

CAPPA-D (Centre for Advanced Polymer Processing Analysis and Design)
CAPPA-D is involved in the formulation, conversion and characterization of plastics,
mathematical modeling of single and twin screw extrusion, coextrusion, thermoforming,
rotational molding, film blowing, reactive extrusion, mixing and coating. There are strong
groups working in the areas of environmental engineering, biomedical studies, membrane
making, turbulence modelling and experimentation, separations, process systems analysis
and applied mathematics. The research summaries of the individual faculty members will
point out the many interactions, breadth and depth of the research activity within the
department. trusion, thermoforming, rotational molding, film blowing, reactive extrusion,
mixing and coating.

MACC (McMaster Control Consortium)
MACC promotes and advances process control by bringing together researchers and
practitioners for the investigation and application of leading-edge control technology.

McMaster Centre for Pulp and Paper Research
A world-class framework for scientists with strengths in colloid and surface science,
polymer synthesis and characterization, modelling and transport phenomena to work
together on strategic problems.

MIPPT (McMaster Institute for Polymer Production Technology)
MIPPT developments advanced polymer manufacturing processes using pilot-scale
reactors and comprehensive deterministic models of the polymerization reactions for
design, optimization and control. The emphasis is on the production of specialty organic and
water - soluble co and terpolymers with applications in coatings, adhesives, microelectronics
and water treatment.

The following Centres have Chemical Engineering faculty involvement.

McMaster Membrane Research Group (Chemistry)
McMaster Membrane Research Group investigates the preparation, characterization,
evaluation and modelling of a wide range of membranes and membrane separation
processes, from the design and manufacture of new types of synthetic membranes through their use
in a variety of applications to biological membranes and the transport of materials through
these membranes.