Program Outcomes

The Ph.D. graduates of the METU Chemical Engineering Department

1. Acquire knowledge in depth and breadth, including the latest developments, via scientific research in their field; evaluate, interpret and apply this knowledge by utilizing basic and engineering sciences and mathematics at the highest level.
2. Perform comprehensive studies to develop a new scientific method that brings about novelty to science and engineering, or a technological product/process, or to apply a known scientific method to a new field.
3. Complement and apply, at the highest level, uncertain, limited or incomplete knowledge using scientific methods; are capable of integrating knowledge from different disciplines.
4. Are aware of the new and developing applications of their profession; can study and learn about these applications when necessary.
5. Can define and formulate problems relevant to their field, develop solutions to solve these problems and employ innovative methods for these solutions.
6. Develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex processes and develop innovative/alternative solutions in design.
7. Independently design, apply, and bring to completion, an original research process; manages this process.
8. Can effectively function within intra- or interdisciplinary teams, can lead such teams and formulate solution approaches under complex situations; can work independently and assume responsibility.
9. Can communicate verbally or in written form in a non-native language, at least at level C1 of the European Language Portfolio.
10. Contribute to scientific and technological literature by publishing the output of their academic studies in respected academic media.
11. Are informed and aware of the limitations of social, environmental, health and safety-related and legal dimensions on engineering applications.
12. Uphold social, scientific and ethical values in acquisition, interpretation and communication of data and in all activities related to their profession.