IEM Chemical Engineering Design Competition

IEM Chemical Engineering Design Competition is a tournament organized by the Chemical Engineering Technical Division (CETD) of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM). The purpose of this competition is to give an opportunity to all chemical engineering students to enhance the design competency using the skills and knowledge gained from the course.

Design Project (CHE4170) in Monash is a capstone project undertaken by the final year students in which students work in a team and apply the knowledge they have gained throughout the course to design an industrially important process.

During the design project, lecturers responsible for each topic provide continuous guidance through regular consultations and, where possible, supply model drafts to support students in completing their tasks effectively. In parallel, industrial mentors are actively involved in the design process to ensure that students’ work bridges academic expectations with real-world industry practices and standards. Beyond providing consistent technical support, both academic staff and industrial mentors play a crucial role in inspiring and motivating students throughout the entire project. This sustained encouragement has been identified as a key factor driving students to put forth their best efforts and produce high-quality design reports.

Photo 1: Students presented the design outcomes to academic staff and industrial mentors.

Photo 2: Group photo of all design project teams, academic staff, and industrial mentors from the 2025 cohort.

Photo 3: Students participated in an industry-led expert session aimed at strengthening their knowledge and skills in conducting robust design project feasibility studies.