Areas of concentration and lines of research.

A Postgraduate studies and research at DEQM are divided into three main areas (AEQ, AMN, and PAM), each subdivided into three research lines. This classification allows for better addressing the demands of technological development, both in exploring new areas of knowledge and in training professionals capable of responding to the new challenges and demands of the job market. Therefore, it encompasses a vast area of ​​knowledge, including chemistry, processes, materials, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering.

The field of Chemical Engineering focuses on the study and development of industrial processes involving the physical-chemical transformation of raw materials, with an emphasis on modeling, optimization, control, and automation. It also encompasses research in chemical processes, catalysis, and mining-metallurgical operations, aiming at productive efficiency, technological innovation, and industrial sustainability.

  1. Modeling, Optimization, Control and Automation of Processes
  2. Chemical Processes and Catalysis
  3. Mineral-metallurgical processes

The Materials and Nanotechnology area is dedicated to the development, synthesis, and characterization of advanced materials, exploring the relationship between microstructure, properties, and performance. Research involves materials processing, microstructural engineering, and integrity assessment, with applications in strategic technological sectors.

  1. Synthesis, Processing and Characterization of Materials
  2. Performance and Integrity of Materials
  3. Microstructural Engineering

The Environmental Processes area focuses on the development of technologies and processes aimed at environmental preservation and the sustainable use of resources. Research encompasses green chemistry, water and industrial wastewater treatment, as well as solutions for waste management and valorization.

  1. Green Chemistry
  2. Water and Industrial Wastewater Treatment
  3. Waste Treatment